Sri Lanka Wins ICC Women's World Cup Thriller Over Bangladesh

In a thrilling ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match at Navi Mumbai, Sri Lanka narrowly defeated Bangladesh by seven runs, thanks to a remarkable all-round performance by captain Chamari Athapaththu. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 202 runs, with Athapaththu contributing a vital 46 and a strong 74-run partnership between Hasini Perera and Nilakshi de Silva. Bangladesh fought back strongly, with notable innings from Nigar Sultana (77) and Sharmin Akhter (64 retired hurt), but ultimately fell short in a tense final over. Athapaththu bowled the last over brilliantly, taking three wickets and being involved in a run-out, conceding only one run, which sealed the victory for Sri Lanka. Despite the win, Athapaththu tempered expectations about reaching the semifinals, citing Sri Lanka's poor net run rate as a significant obstacle. The result left Sri Lanka, India, and New Zealand tied on points, with net run rate likely deciding semifinal qualifications.