Women's Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh to Enter Semifinals

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh made into the semifinals of the women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament with victories over Thailand and Malaysia

While Sri Lanka thrashed Thailand by 10 wickets in the final group match of the tournament, at the same ground Bangladesh hammered Malaysia by 114 runs

In the first match of the day, Bangladesh rode on opener Murshida Khatun’s 59-ball 80 and skipper Nigar Sultana’s 37-ball 62 to post a commanding 191 for 2.

Opting to bat, Khatun and wicket-keeper Dilara Akter (33) shared 65 runs for the opening wicket before the former joined hands with Sultana to stitch 89 runs for the second wicket to set the foundation for the big total.

Bangladesh then limited Malaysia to 77 for 8 in 20 overs to register a convincing win and a place in the semifinals.

In the last group match of the tournament, Thailand could muster only 93 for 7 after opting to bat. Wicket-keeper and batter, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, top-scored for Thailand with a 53-ball 47.

For Sri Lanka, Off-spinner Kavisha Dilhari (2/13) was the bowler.

None of the Thailand bowlers could accomplish to make an effect with the Sri Lankan openers making their way to victory.

The chase was a strong match for Sri Lanka with skipper Chamari Athapaththu (49 not out) and Vishmi Gunaratne (39) remaining unbeaten to guide the island nation home loudly.

In the semifinals, defending champions India will give match against Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka will be up against Pakistan on Friday.