SLW vs IREW, 1st T20i: Sri Lanka open to victory, beat Ireland by 7 wickets

Sri Lanka Dominates India in Asia Cup Final, Continues Winning Streak Against Ireland

Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team made history by defeating Team India in the Asia Cup 2024 final, securing the prestigious title. Riding on this momentum, the Sri Lankan Team continued their winning streak by triumphing over Ireland in the first T20I match of the series. With this victory, the Sri Lankan Team took a 1-0 lead in the 2-match series.

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Harshita Samarawickrama Leads Sri Lanka to Victory

Chasing a target of 146 runs set by Ireland, Sri Lanka reached 149 for 3 in just 16.4 overs, winning the match by 7 wickets with 20 balls to spare. Harshita Samarawickrama emerged as the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 86 runs off 45 balls. Her powerful innings included 15 fours and 1 six, ensuring the Sri Lankan Team’s comfortable win. Vishmi Gunaratne supported her with 30 runs, while Kavisha Dilhari and Captain Anushka Sanjeevi contributed 9 and 12 runs, respectively.

Ireland’s Strong Start Falls Short

Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first. Ireland managed to score 145 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Despite strong starts from several batsmen, including Gabby Lewis (39), Orla Prendergast (29), and Captain Laura Delaney (25), none could capitalize on their innings to put up a bigger total. Sri Lankan bowlers Priyadarshini, Prabodhini, and Sugandika Kumari restricted Ireland’s batting lineup, taking crucial wickets at regular intervals.

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Sri Lanka’s Winning Start

Sri Lanka’s dominant performance in this match reflects their current form and determination to continue their winning streak. They will look to carry this momentum into the final match of the series as they aim to sweep the series against Ireland.

Ireland Women’s Playing XI: Laura Delaney (captain), Amy Hunter (wicketkeeper), Gabby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Leigh Paul, Rebecca Stoeckel, Una Raymond-Hoye, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray and Freya Sargent.

Sri Lanka Women’s Playing XI: Anushka Sanjeevani (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Sugandhika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadarshini, Hasini Perera, Sachin Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani and Achini Kulasuriya