Dulani and Samarawickrama set up Sri Lanka’s victory in T20I series opener

Earlier, Sri Lanka's batting was bolstered by Athapaththu, who hit five fours and a six in her 32 runs. After she was out in the tenth over, Dulani and Samarawickrama formed a strong partnership, adding 80 runs for the third wicket. Samarawickrama scored 61 runs off 35 balls with five fours and two sixes, while Dulani contributed 55 runs off 40 balls, including seven fours. Their aggressive batting put pressure on Bangladesh’s bowlers, with only offspinner Sultana Khatun performing well, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs. The remaining two matches of the T20I series will also take place in Sylhet. Brief scores: Sri Lanka Women 161 for 4 in 20 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 32, Imesha Dulani 55, Harshitha Samarawickrama 61; Marufa Akter 1-37, Sultana Khatun 2-29, Nahida Akter 1-26) beat Bangladesh Women 136 for 7 in 20 overs (Dilara Akter 23, Juairiya Ferdous 16, Shobhana Mostary 16, Shorna Akter 60; Malki Madara 2-31, Mithali Ayodhya 2-34, Chamari Athapaththu 2-19) by 25 runs.