Sri Lanka Women slammed Pakistan 178/2 in 17.5 overs, sealing the win with 13 balls to spare. The match‑winner was captain Chamari Athapaththu, who smashed an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls.
Athapaththu’s innings exploded with seven fours and six sixes. She set the tone after a shaky start, letting the ball come to her and keeping the wickets under pressure while the Sri Lankan bowlers rattled the Pakistani side.
Pakistan had begun strong, with Ayesha Zafar’s 71 off 40 and Shawaal Zulfiqar’s 54 off 50. Their 115‑run partnership pushed the score to 177/4 before the innings closed, leaving Sri Lanka a modest target.
The victory guarantees Sri Lanka at least a silver medal and a place in the gold‑medal showdown, while Pakistan will battle for bronze against the loser of the other semi‑final. The next fixture pits Sri Lanka against the winner of India versus Bangladesh.