Sri Lanka Clinches Final Ticket After 4‑Wicket Triumph Over Pakistan

A four‑wicket win over Pakistan propelled Sri Lanka into the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final, where they will meet India on September 13. The semi‑final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium saw Sri Lanka chase down 131 runs in just under 19 overs.

After a shaky start—captain Chamari Athapaththu fell for five and early wickets fell at the other end—the Sri Lankan side found stability through Harshitha Samarawickrama’s 36‑run knock and Kavisha Dilshara’s 33. Neelakshi De Silva’s late surge, featuring three fours in ten balls, lifted the total to an unbeaten 18.

Pakistan’s innings were anchored by captain Fatima Sana’s unbeaten 47, struck from 36 balls with four fours and two sixes. Yet their support fell short: Gul Farooza, Shawal Zulfikar, and the tail contributed a combined 45 runs.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept the pressure high. Athapaththu claimed two wickets for 24 runs, while Chamudi Prabhoda also returned figures of 2/25. The decisive boundary came from De Silva on the fourth ball of the 19th over, sealing the victory.

With the final set against a formidable Indian team, Sri Lanka now turns its focus to preparation ahead of the Sunday showdown.