ICC Women's World T20: Siriwardana powers SL to crushing victory over Bangladesh

Saint Lucia, Nov 15: Shashikala Siriwardana's all-round performance helped Sri Lanka to register their first win in the Women World T20, as they crushed Bangladesh by 25 runs in the 11th match of the tournament here at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet on Wednesday.

Chasing a paltry total of 98 runs, Bangladesh bundled out for 72 runs in 20 overs.
Bangladesh got off to a bad start as they lost their two wickets in a very first over. They never looked in chase and kept losing their wickets at regular intervals. 

Except Nigar Sultana Joty (20), no one could show any resistance. Their eight batters could not manage to score in two-digits.

Chamari Athapaththu took three wickets in three overs, she conceded 17 runs, while Siriwardana bagged two wickets in four overs, conceded just 10 runs.

Earlier in the day, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first.

Sri Lanka got off to a bad start as their opener Yashoda Mendis was clean bowled by Jahanara Alam on a very first ball of the match.

After adding 23 runs with Dilani Manodara, Hasini Madushika (9) gave a cath to Salma Khatun off Khadiza-Tul Kubra.

Captain Chamari Athapaththu (12) and Manodara (16) got good start, but failed to convert those in big innings.

However, former captain Shashikala Siriwardana, who came at Number five, kept the score board moving.

Siriwardana got good support from Nilakshi Damayanthi (12) and Eshani Lokusooriyage (9).

Siriwardana was clean bowled by Jahanara Alam for 31. 

In the stipulated 20 overs, Sri Lanka scored 97 runs for the loss of seven wickets.

Jahanara Alam took three wickets in her four over quota, conceded 21 runs.While Khadiza-Tul Kubra, Fahima Khatun and Rumana Ahmed bagged one wicket each.

Bangladesh, who have lost all three of their games so far, play South Africa in their last game of the group stage. Sri Lanka next play the Windies on 16 November.

This is Sri Lanka's first victory in the tournament, and now, they are on the second position in Group-A with three points.

Siriwardana named Player of the Match.