The Bangladesh Women's cricket team secured a significant three-wicket victory over touring Sri Lanka in the first One Day International held in Rajshahi, marking their first-ever WODI win against Sri Lanka. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 205 runs for nine wickets in their allotted 50 overs, with Hansima Karunaratne scoring 54 and Imesha Dulani adding 52. Ritu Moni was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers, claiming three wickets. In pursuit of 206, Bangladesh successfully reached the target in 48.3 overs, despite a late collapse where they lost four wickets for just one run when seven runs short of victory. Sharmin Akhter led the chase with a crucial 86 runs, her highest score against Sri Lanka, while Devmi Vihanga took three wickets for Sri Lanka.
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Bangladesh Women Secure Historic ODI Victory Against Sri Lanka
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Bangladesh Women secured their first-ever ODI win against Sri Lanka by three wickets.
Sharmin Akhter scored 86 for Bangladesh in their successful chase.
Sri Lanka posted 205/9, with Hansima Karunaratne (54) and Imesha Dulani (52) top-scoring.