Ireland Women Clinch Series with 15-Run Victory Over Sri Lanka in 2nd WODI
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| Ireland women won the series by 2-0. / Pic - Cricket Ireland |
Ireland Women secured a thrilling 15-run win over Sri Lanka Women in the second WODI, clinching the series 2-0 with one match remaining.
Batting first, Ireland posted a formidable 255/5, thanks to Amy Hunter's solid 66 off 71 balls and a crucial 114-run stand between Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokell. Achini Kulasuriya (2/48) and Kavisha Dilhari (2/35) were the standout bowlers for Sri Lanka.
In response, Sri Lanka faltered despite a resilient 126-run partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari. Samarawickrama's brilliant 105 off 124 balls (She becomes the third Sri Lankan Women to score a 100.) anchored the chase, but her unfortunate run-out at a critical juncture triggered a collapse from 172/2 to 214/9. Nilakshi de Silva's late efforts were in vain as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 240.
Congratulations to Harshitha Samarawickrama on her maiden ODI 💯 pic.twitter.com/Z2TEH1Q1Ba
— Ireland Women’s Cricket (@IrishWomensCric) August 18, 2024
Arlene Kelly led the Irish bowling with figures of 3/41, sealing the hosts' victory and the series. Ireland's back-to-back wins over Sri Lanka highlight their dominance, leaving Sri Lanka with only pride to play for in the final match.
Ireland Women have defeated Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs. The Hosts have won the series 2-0 with a game to spare!
— CricGlobe (@thecricglobe) August 18, 2024
- Harshitha Samarawickrama (105 off 124) hits her maiden Century in ODI. She becomes the third Sri Lankan Women to score a 100.#IREvSL pic- @IrishWomensCric pic.twitter.com/odjtOKjV3w
