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Victories for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in their warm-up matches ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. Read on to see how Shorna Akter and Kavisha Dilhari performed.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka completed their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 by securing wins over Pakistan and Scotland, respectively. Bangladesh triumphed by 23 runs against Pakistan, while Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominated Scotland, dismissing them for just 58 runs.
Shorna Akter’s All-Round Show
In their game against Pakistan, Bangladesh posted 140/7. Shorna Akter played a key role, scoring an unbeaten 28 and then taking two wickets to help restrict Pakistan. Sadia Iqbal’s 2/19 was the standout performance for Pakistan’s bowlers, but it wasn’t enough to halt Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Masterclass
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, saw their bowlers shine, as they bowled out Scotland for a mere 58 runs. Kavisha Dilhari’s calm 27 runs anchored Sri Lanka’s chase after a shaky start, ensuring an easy victory before the Women’s T20 World Cup begins on October 3.
