Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women — Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final(Image-chatgpt)
Women's Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Script Epic Comeback to Beat Pakistan by 4 Wickets, Set Up Final Clash With India
Summary: Sri Lanka Women pulled off a miraculous fightback from 33/4 to top Pakistan Women by 4 wickets in the 2026 Asia Cup semi-final, locking in a high-voltage final showdown against undefeated India!
DUBAI: Defending champions Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) produced an extraordinary display of big-game composure to overcome Pakistan Women (PAK-W) by four wickets in a high-octane 2nd semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
After winning the toss and asking Pakistan to bat, Chamari Athapaththu’s bowling attack kept the opposition under tight wraps. However, a thrilling spell from Pakistan captain Fatima Sana left Sri Lanka reeling at 33/4 before a match-winning middle-order rescue act carried the defending champions over the line with 8 balls to spare.
Match Summary at a Glance
| Match Attribute | Details & Figures |
|---|---|
| Tournament & Stage | 2nd Semi-Final, Women's Asia Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| Toss Result | Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to bowl |
| Pakistan Women Score | 130/5 in 20.0 overs |
| Sri Lanka Women Score | 134/6 in 18.4 overs (Target: 131) |
| Match Outcome | Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets (8 balls remaining) |
| Player of the Match | Fatima Sana – 47* off 36 & 4/38 |
Fatima Sana's Solo Masterclass Lifts Pakistan to 130/5
Sri Lanka's bowling attack dictated terms during the powerplay after choosing to field. Left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari set the tone with a tight spell (1/20 in 4 overs), while skipper Chamari Athapaththu (2/24) and Chamudi Praboda (2/25) dismantled Pakistan's upper order, leaving them struggling at 52/4.
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana took full control of the innings. Showing tactical maturity, Sana blasted an undefeated 47 off 36 balls—placing 4 boundaries and 2 massive sixes—to steer Pakistan to a competitive target of 130/5.
Samarawickrama & Dilhari Rescue Sri Lanka from 33/4 Nightmare
Sri Lanka’s run chase started disastrously. Fatima Sana carried her batting momentum into her opening spell, removing Athapaththu (5) and Sanjana Kavindi (0) in back-to-back deliveries. When Sadia Iqbal and Umme Hani dismissed Hasini Perera (3) and Imesha Dulani (24) respectively, Sri Lanka were slumped at 33/4 in the 7th over.
33/4 in 6.3 Overs
67-Run Partnership
16.1 Overs
Sri Lanka 134/6 in 18.4 Overs
Harshitha Samarawickrama (36 off 31) joined forces with Kavisha Dilhari (33 off 33) to build a crucial 67-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Rotating strike efficiently and punishing loose deliveries, the duo swung momentum back to Sri Lanka.
Although Fatima Sana returned in the 17th over to claim both set batters and finish with a 4-wicket haul, Nilakshi de Silva (18* off 10) and Kaushani Nuthyangana (10* off 4) struck quick boundaries under pressure to finish the match at 134/6 in 18.4 overs.
Blockbuster Final: Unbeaten India vs Champion Sri Lanka
The result sets up a mouth-watering final between Harmanpreet Kaur’s undefeated Indian team and Sri Lanka.
- Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women (Final)
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who won the 2nd semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026?
👉 Sri Lanka Women won the semi-final by 4 wickets, defeating Pakistan Women with 8 balls to spare.
Q2: Who won the Player of the Match award in the SL-W vs PAK-W match?
👉 Pakistan Women captain Fatima Sana earned Player of the Match honors for scoring an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls and taking 4 wickets for 38 runs.
Q3: When is the Women's Asia Cup 2026 Final taking place?
👉 The grand finale between India Women and Sri Lanka Women takes place on Sunday at 8:00 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Women's Asia Cup 2026, SLW vs PAKW Semi Final, India vs Sri Lanka Final
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