Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh in Thrilling Women's World Cup Match to Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive

Sri Lanka secured a thrilling seven-run victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 match in Navi Mumbai, keeping their slim semifinal hopes alive while eliminating Bangladesh from the tournament. Defending a target of 203, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was instrumental, claiming three wickets in the final over and contributing 46 runs with the bat. Bangladesh had strong starts from captain Nigar Sultana and Sharmin Akter, both scoring half-centuries, but a dramatic collapse in the final over, including four wickets lost in the first four balls, dashed their chances. Sri Lanka's bowling attack, led by Athapaththu and supported by bowlers like Shorna Akter, effectively curtailed Bangladesh's chase despite the latter's resilient partnership earlier in the innings. This victory marked Sri Lanka's first win of the tournament after earlier setbacks, while Bangladesh endured their fifth consecutive defeat and were knocked out. The match highlighted the tense rivalry between the two teams, with Sri Lanka now vying for a semifinal spot alongside other contenders.