Sanjana Kavindi Drives Sri Lanka Women to Unassailable T20I Series Lead Over Pakistan
Sri Lanka secured a dominant six-wicket victory in the second T20I on August 2nd, taking a 2-0 lead ahead of today's final match.
The story
In a decisive second T20 International played on August 2nd in Dambulla, Sri Lanka Women defeated Pakistan Women by six wickets, clinching the three-match series. Pakistan, electing to bat first, posted a competitive total of 175/5.
Their innings was anchored by Muneeba Ali, who scored 45 runs off 30 balls, and Shawaal Zulfiqar, who contributed 48 runs from 35 deliveries. Chamudi Praboda was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, taking 2/27.
In response, Sri Lanka chased down the target with 14 balls to spare, reaching 178/4. Captain Chamari Athapaththu provided a brisk start with 40 runs off just 15 balls, but it was Sanjana Kavindi De Silva's aggressive 46 runs from 24 balls that powered the hosts to victory.
Kavindi De Silva was named Player of the Match for her crucial innings, which included six fours and two sixes. This victory gives Sri Lanka an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, with the final T20I scheduled for today.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka W vs Pakistan W | WT20I | Sri Lanka W won by 6 wickets | Sanjana Kavindi De Silva (SL-W) 46 (24) & 0/0 (0) |
| Argentina W vs Canada W | WT20I | Argentina W won by 18 runs | Alina Emch (ARG-W) 17 (18) & 3/16 (3.4) |
Series in play
Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka (T20Is). Sri Lanka lead the three-match series 2-0
Canada Women tour of Argentina (T20Is). Argentina lead the seven-match series 3-0 (one match abandoned)
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia currently holds the top spot in Women's One Day International cricket. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia is also the leading team in Women's Twenty20 International cricket. |
What we'll be watching
- Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd T20I on August 3, 2026, in Dambulla.
- Remaining matches in the Canada Women tour of Argentina T20I series.
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