BAN-W vs SL-W Match 5 Results

5:18 PM IST What a finish! What more could you ask for from a THRILLING warm-up clash ahead of such a mega event - WOMEN'S ODI WORLD CUP? Who would have thought Sri Lanka Women, cruising at one stage, would stumble at the very end? Who could have imagined Bangladesh Women would hold their nerves this strong? In the end, it’s Bangladesh Women who came out on top by the barest of margins - just 1 run separating victory and heartbreak in Colombo. A chase of 243 looked gettable, but under pressure, Sri Lanka Women fell short at 241, and that too on the final ball of the innings.

5:15 PM IST Right, Bangladesh Women have taken away a nail-biting victory, a RESILIENT performance that will give them massive confidence heading into the ODI World Cup. For Sri Lanka Women, this was a tough but valuable test of nerves and execution under pressure. That’s all from this pulsating fixture in Colombo. Next up, two more ICC Women’s World Cup Warm-up Matches are scheduled on Sunday, 28th September, where Pakistan Women will lock horns with South Africa Women in Colombo in the 7th match, while Australia Women will take on England Women in Bengaluru in the 8th match, both starting at 9.30 am GMT. Do join us for the build-up! Also, you can switch tabs to catch up on another ICC Women's World Cup Warm-up Game, where India Women are cruising to chase a target of 233 against New Zealand Women. Till then, take care! CIAO!

5:10 PM IST Earlier in the match, Bangladesh Women’s 242/8 was built on a solid foundation. After losing Farzana Haque early, Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akhter put on 90 runs for the second wicket. Sharmin’s patience anchored the innings, while cameos from Sumaiya Akter and Fahima Khatun added crucial runs at the back end. Extras - 21 in total - proved vital in stretching the total beyond 240. For Sri Lanka, Dewmi Vihanga and Kavisha Dilhari were economical and effective, both picking up two wickets each.

5:08 PM IST Just when things looked gloomy for the Lankans, Kavisha Dilhari and Nilakshika Silva stitched together a fighting 98-run stand that turned the game on its head. Dilhari’s 63 and Silva’s 75 gave Sri Lanka a real chance, especially after Fahima dropped Kavisha on 29. But Dilhari’s unfortunate hit-wicket dismissal halted momentum, and while Silva pushed till the 48th over, wickets kept tumbling around her. In a dramatic last over, needing just 2 runs off the final ball, Sri Lanka collapsed to 241, stunned by Bangladesh’s composure.

5:07 PM IST Sri Lanka’s reply started with intent as Hasini Perera struck boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking, but Chamari Athapaththu’s early dismissal to Marufa Akter set the tone of the contest. Fahima Khatun then produced back-to-back blows, removing Hasini for 34 and Vishmi Gunarathne for a duck, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 59/3. Harshitha Samarawickrama tried to stabilise but fell to a stunner of a catch from Fahima, and at 86/4, Bangladesh seemed DOMINANT with the ball.