Women's Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Women chase 131 to beat Pakistan by four wickets and reach final
Sri Lanka Women booked their place in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Pakistan Women in the second semi-final.
Pakistan posted 130/5 from 20 overs, with Fatima Sana leading the recovery with an unbeaten 47 from 36 balls, including four fours and two sixes. Sri Lanka slipped to 31/3 during the powerplay and 53/4 after 10 overs, but Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari turned the chase around with a crucial 50-run partnership. Sri Lanka reached 134/6 in 18.4 overs, winning with eight balls remaining.
Match Analysis
Sri Lanka Women held their nerve to defeat Pakistan Women by four wickets in the second semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026, successfully chasing 131 to secure their place in the final.
Pakistan struggled for early momentum, losing two wickets during the powerplay as they reached 33/2 after six overs. Their problems continued, with the score moving to 52/4 shortly before the halfway stage.
Fatima Sana provided the crucial resistance. Her unbeaten 47 from 36 deliveries, featuring four boundaries and two sixes, helped Pakistan recover and pass 100 in the 18th over before finishing on 130/5.
Sri Lanka's chase also started badly. Three wickets fell during the opening six overs, leaving them 31/3, before another setback saw them reach the halfway point at 53/4.
Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari then produced the partnership that changed the contest. The pair added 50 from 42 balls, with Samarawickrama contributing 28 from 20 and Dilhari 21 from 22 during the stand.
Sri Lanka passed 100 in 15.6 overs and maintained their momentum during the closing stages. Despite Pakistan breaking the partnership and taking two further wickets, Sri Lanka completed the chase at 134/6 in 18.4 overs, sealing a four-wicket semi-final victory.
Match Summary
Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd Semi Final
Sri Lanka Women 134/6 (18.4 ov)
Pakistan Women 130/5 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets
Match Stats
Pakistan Women Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Muneeba Ali - 1.6 ov), 2-29 (Shawaal Zulfiqar - 4.4 ov), 3-37 (
Sri Lanka Women Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Chamari Athapaththu - 1.2 ov), 2-5 (Sanjana Kavindi - 1.3 ov), 3-31 (Hasini Perera - 5.4 ov), 4-33 (Imesha Dulani - 6.2 ov), 5-100 (Harshitha Samarawickrama - 16.1 ov), 6-109 (Kavisha Dilhari - 16.6 ov)
Partnership
Chamari Athapaththu 5 (6)
5 (8)
Imesha Dulani 0 (2)
Imesha Dulani 0 (0)
0 (1)
Sanjana Kavindi 0 (1)
Imesha Dulani 22 (17)
26 (25)
Hasini Perera 3 (8)
Imesha Dulani 2 (2)
2 (4)
Harshitha Samarawickrama 0 (2)
Harshitha Samarawickrama 36 (29)
67 (59)
Kavisha Dilhari 29 (30)
Kavisha Dilhari 4 (3)
9 (5)
Nilakshi de Silva 5 (2)
Nilakshi de Silva 13 (8)
25 (12)
Kaushani Nuthyangana 10 (4)
Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women
Pakistan Women
Match Details
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 — 15:30
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Toss: Sri Lanka Women elected to bowl
Umpires: Shathira Jakir (Bangladesh), Vrinda Rathi (India), Rokeya Sultana (Bangladesh)
TV Umpire: Rokeya Sultana (Bangladesh)
Match Referee: GS Lakshmi (India)
Weather
Conditions: Clear skies
Temperature: 37°C
Humidity: 56%
Wind Speed: 9.22 mph
Cloud Cover: 1%
Pitch Report
Pitch Condition: Spinning pitch
Batting Condition: Average
Pace Bowling: Average
Spin Bowling: Sharp turn
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