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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh produced superlative performances to safe victories over Malaysia and Thailand in group B and inch nearer to the semifinal berth on the Ladies’s Asia Cup T20 match in Dambulla on Monday. Whereas hosts Sri Lanka thrashed Malaysia by an enormous 114 runs, Bangladesh outwitted Thailand by seven wickets later within the day. With 4 factors every, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh occupy the highest two spots. Chamari Athapaththu was the architect of Sri Lanka’s dominating win as she smashed a 69-ball 119 not out, studded with 14 boundaries and 7 sixes to single-handedly energy the group to a frightening 184 for 4 after opting to bat.
Harshitha Madavi (26) and Anushka Sanjeewani (31) additionally chipped in with helpful contributions.
The bowlers then joined the occasion as Shashini Gimhani (3/9), Kawya Kavindi (2/7) and Kavisha Dilhari (2/4) produced unimaginable figures to bundle Malaysia out for simply 40 in 19.5 overs.
Inoshi Priyadharshani (1/10), Sachini Nisansala (1/4) and Ama Kanchana (1/5) additionally snapped a wicket every.
For Malaysia, solely Elsa Hunter may attain double-digit figures, making 10 in 11 balls. Aina Najwa scored 9 after going through 43 balls, which was the rationale that Malaysia may final that many overs.
Within the second match of the day, Thailand reduce a sorry determine as they may handle simply 96 for 9 of their stipulated 20 overs, courtesy a 41-ball 40 by opener Nattaya Boochatham after deciding to take first strike.
Rabeya Khan was essentially the most profitable bowler as she returned with 4 wickets for 14 runs, whereas Sabikun Nahar (2/28) and Ritu Moni (2/10) took two wickets every to interrupt the again of their opponents.
Chasing 97 for a win, Murshida Khatun made 50 off 55 balls as Bangladesh romped dwelling, scoring 100 for 3 in 17.3 overs.
Dilara Akter (17) was run out within the fifth over however Khatun and Ishma Tanjim (16) shared 60 runs to regular the chase.
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