Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the first ODI match of ICC Women’s Championship. Pakistan achieved the target of 179 runs with 8 balls remaining. Marina Iqbal scored career-best 69 runs and Nida Dar remained not out at 37. Sana Mir and Sadia Yousaf took 2 wickets each.
While chasing 179 target, Pakistan lost 1st wicket for 68 when Javeria Khan dismissed for 30. Bisma scored 06 runs, Nain Abidi 00 and Sana Mir 11 runs. Marina Iqbal lost his wicket at 69 when Pakistan was 29 runs away from victory. Nida Dar (37) and Asmawiya Iqbal (12) remained not out when Pakistan achieved the target after 48.4 overs.
Ranaveera from Sri Lanka took 3 wickets while Sri Lanka scored 178 runs for 8 wickets during their innings. Opener Chumari scored 49 runs, Surangeeta scored 43 runs and Vera Codi scored 28 runs. Sana Mir and Sadia Yousaf from Pakistan took 2 wickets each.