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| Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi De Silva steer Sri Lanka to win over Bangladesh | | | agencies
NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva shared an unbeaten 100-run partnership as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in a low-scoring match to register their second consecutive win in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Opting to bat on Sunday night, Bangladesh posted a paltry 126 for 8, which Sri Lanka eclipsed in 18.2 overs by reaching 129 for 3. Samarawickrama (69 not out) and De Silva (41 not out) were the architect of Sri Lanka's chase as they shared unconquered 104 runs for the fourth wickets as the islanders were reduced to 26 for 3 in the Powerplay.
Seamer Marufa Akter (3/23) ripped through the Sri Lankan top-order but Samarawickrama and De Silva steadied the ship to claim Sri Lanka's first ever back-to-back wins at a Women's T20 World Cup and extend their impressive start in Group A.
Bangladesh were restricted to the below-par total, courtesy Oshadi Ranasinghe's fine spell of 3 for 23.
Opening batter Murshida Khatun was run out after facing just a single delivery from a fabulous direct hit from Inoka Ranaweera at short fine leg.
Sobhana Mostary and wicketkeeper Shamima Sultana set about laying the foundation for the innings before Shamima was stumped by opposite number Anushka Sanjeewani off the bowling of Ranasinghe for 20.
That brought Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana to the crease, who helped construct a patient partnership alongside No.3 Sobhana.
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