Match Summary

West Indies successfully chased down a modest target of 99 runs, winning the match with 23 balls to spare. Sri Lanka, batting first, were bowled out for 98 in their 20 overs. The early loss of wickets in the powerplay proved to be a turning point, as Sri Lanka struggled to recover and post a competitive total.

Post-Match Comments from Chamari Athapaththu

Chamari Athapaththu, the Sri Lankan captain, admitted that her team paid the price for a poor batting display. She acknowledged the challenges posed by the pitch and the conditions but emphasized that the team failed to adjust their strategy effectively. Athapaththu said:

"The wicket is a little bit sticky today, and the ball is a little bit sticky too, with the tennis ball bouncing. So I feel the West Indies are bowling according to their plans and to the conditions. We have not executed our plans in the power play. We lost a couple of wickets early, and throughout the game we struggled as a batting unit. So I feel we need to score 140 plus, otherwise we can’t defend against this West Indies team. But unfortunately, we lost a couple of wickets and we struggled a lot in the middle."

Athapaththu also defended her bowling attack, stating that they bowled well but that the lack of runs was the primary issue.

Looking Ahead for Sri Lanka

With two losses from three matches, Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes are hanging by a thread. Athapaththu acknowledged the importance of improving the batting department and highlighted the need for victories over Ireland and Scotland to keep their campaign alive.