Thu Oct 03 16:58:56 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Women Dominate Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup Opener

**Sharjah, UAE:** Pakistan Women got off to a strong start in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka Women in a convincing victory at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Sri Lanka struggled to build momentum throughout the match, losing wickets at regular intervals and eventually falling short of their target. Pakistan’s bowlers were relentless, with Tuba Hassan and Nashra Sandhu taking two wickets each.

Sri Lanka’s innings were punctuated by a series of early wickets, with only Vishmi Gunaratne showing any real resistance with a fighting 20 runs. Pakistan’s fielding was also sharp, contributing to Sri Lanka’s struggles.

Despite some late fight, Sri Lanka were ultimately bowled out for 67 runs in 16.2 overs, setting a low target for Pakistan.

This win marks a positive start for Pakistan in the tournament, while Sri Lanka will need to regroup and improve their performance in the upcoming matches.

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