Heartbreak for Pakistan Women as semi-final defeat to Sri Lanka ends Asia Cup campaign
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Sri Lanka on Thursday qualified for the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 after beating Pakistan by one run in a thrilling semi-final at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh on Thursday.
Requiring nine runs in the last over, and with three runs required to win off the final ball, Nida Dar was run-out while attempting to take a double, as Pakistan managed to score 121 for six in the 20-over match, a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said.
With 123 required to win, the opening pair of Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin provided a solid 31-run start to the innings. Left-handed Muneeba scored 18 off 10 balls, hitting three fours, before getting run out on the first ball of the fourth over.
After Muneeba’s departure, captain Bismah Maroof joined Sidra and the pair added a 16-run partnership for the second wicket.
Sidra (nine off 20, 1x4) returned to the hut during a reverse flick off Inoka Ranaweera on the last ball of the seventh over with 47 runs on the board.
In the batting powerplay, Pakistan scored 46 for one and struck six fours. However, the team found itself in a spot of bother after losing Omaima Sohail (10, 14b) in the 11th over.
At the crucial juncture of the match, Bismah and Nida managed to take Pakistan to 107, with Bismah getting dismissed for 42 off 41, studded with four fours. The pair stitched 42 runs for the fourth wicket.
Bismah’s wicket gave a ray of hope to Sri Lanka and they restricted Pakistan to 121. Nida scored run-a-ball 26 and struck one four.
For Sri Lanka, Inoka Ranweera bagged two wickets for 17 runs.
Earlier, after opting to bat first, Sri Lanka managed to score 122 for six in their 20 overs, on the back of a 50-run partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama (35, 41b, 1x4) and Nilakshi de Silva (14, 27b).
Opening batter Anushka Sanjeewani was another notable run-getter with 26 off 21 balls, which included one four and one six.
Nashra Sandhu was the most successful bowler for the winning team with match figures of 4-0-17-3. Spinners Sadia Iqbal and Nida and right-arm fast Aiman Anwer scooped one wicket each.
Sri Lanka will now meet India in Women’s Asia Cup final on October 15.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:09pm
Pakistan en route home and India in finals !!!!
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Oct 13, 2022 06:15pm
Well played SL.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:19pm
When the game was game was approaching near, there was dire needs for single, double. But they didn't take risk despite number of wickets safe. Coach and captain are main responsible.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:20pm
Very very closed to victory for Pakistan, it’s okay
both team played very well at the end SL won
the match just by one run.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:24pm
Bye bye Pakistan. Defeated by Srilanka in both men and women cricket team.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:26pm
Match fixed for both men and women teams, both lost against Srilanka. How much they got paid to loose?
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Oct 13, 2022 06:27pm
They reached the semis, did they not? Well played.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:35pm
Well played girls, nation is proud of you!
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Oct 13, 2022 06:40pm
The girls played well . They lost but did not struggle in attempting. Love from Srinagar.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:45pm
No problem. Winning and losing is part of the game. In essence, it's the spirit of participation which matters at the end.
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Oct 13, 2022 06:45pm
As you sow ... so shall you reap :-)
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Oct 13, 2022 07:07pm
As you sow, so shall you reap.
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Oct 13, 2022 07:20pm
Well done girls. There is always the second time.
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Oct 13, 2022 07:24pm
Its all Coach Saleem Jaffer's fault. He should be fired.
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Oct 13, 2022 07:32pm
Sri Lanka is a great cricketing nation
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Oct 13, 2022 07:55pm
Well played, but a bit of luck is needed as well
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Oct 13, 2022 07:57pm
More than winning and losing, glad to see women competing after fighting through patriarchy.
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Oct 13, 2022 08:19pm
India will win the Asia Cup. Their women's team is too strong. They even defeated England in England recently. (But they had to face a fluke loss recently in the group stage in the Asia cup against minnows)
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Oct 13, 2022 08:27pm
Great job girls. It is only a beginning it is not failure bit a stong future
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Oct 13, 2022 08:58pm
Good luck India, all the best girls.
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Oct 13, 2022 08:59pm
It's just a game.
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Oct 13, 2022 09:23pm
this is disappointing. Beat India after so many attempts but were then beaten by Sri Lanka.
one step forward, two steps backward
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Oct 13, 2022 09:32pm
Congrats SriLanka ! trashed both men and women team of Pakistan.
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Oct 13, 2022 09:35pm
At least they avoided losing to India in the final.
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Oct 13, 2022 09:44pm
Pakistan has applied for a loan to bring back cricket players back from Bangladesh.
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Oct 13, 2022 09:54pm
Come out of this sense of entitlement. There are better teams out there.
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Oct 13, 2022 10:20pm
They played well. just some days are not yours.
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Oct 13, 2022 10:32pm
It is an excellent game and treat for fans. Only one team will win on a match. It does not matter. I am proud of both teams.
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Oct 13, 2022 10:34pm
As usual, Pakistani news reporting runs high on emotion and low on substance. We never heard of the progress of the team through the tournament, or any others. We only heard loud blaring headlines when the team won. Not a word about the other teams that were quietly notching up wins and progressing. But this is not surprising in Pakistan. They always know only half of any story.
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Oct 13, 2022 10:37pm
There is a slip between the cup and the lip!
Daydreaming and more.
The team has to raise its stature to be a top contender. Thailand match was great learning experience for both sides. Win against depleted India team was a great consolation. In the end, I will say, well played ladies.
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Oct 13, 2022 10:50pm
Next time lucky ladies.
You fought well and this counts a lot.
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Oct 13, 2022 11:05pm
@Factsmatter,
"after fighting through patriarchy"
Most women outside of poverty afflicted areas are actually fully supported in sports endeavours. Don't perpetuate these excuses that are no longer justified in modern Pakistan. Our ladies must now excel and improve, InshAllah - no excuses. Our supposed "patriarchy" just sanctioned a domestic ladies t20 franchise league, ahead of many other cricket boards.
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Oct 13, 2022 11:25pm
We are proud of them, well done ladies...
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Oct 13, 2022 11:30pm
Well played Green. Winning or loosing against the best of the team Sri Lanka is an accomplishment in it self. Very proud of each and every one of our women's team and its dedicated players. Keep up the hard work you are the best of best and we are very proud of your individual and collective effort and performance. Bravo Bravo Thank you team Pakistan for your superb performance. You made us all proud.
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Oct 13, 2022 11:34pm
Well played, winning and losing is part of the game, better luck next time
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Oct 13, 2022 11:46pm
No worries, just a game, at least we beat india who is in finals.
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Oct 13, 2022 11:47pm
Good performance
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Oct 13, 2022 11:51pm
There are two sides of each coin. No need to worry on this side of the score table.
I am so glad, that Pakistan's Women Cricket team put their efforts on the field with a complete TEAM spirit.
Well done Pakistan's Women Cricket team, all good hearts and souls are proud of you.
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Oct 14, 2022 12:24am
These fat cows can even run..need some exercise
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Oct 14, 2022 12:35am
Pakistan womens captain and the team brings so much of freshness in a male dominated society.
Keep it up. Better luck next time.
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Oct 14, 2022 12:59am
Great effort by the Pakistani women team! We are proud of you!!
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Oct 14, 2022 01:04am
Coach of Pak women cricket team should be fired.
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Oct 14, 2022 01:51am
Flukes happen once in a while.
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Oct 14, 2022 02:09am
It is a defeat to the same mindset as that of our men’s team. They prefer saving wickets instead of taking a calculated risk in playing 50/50 risk shots.
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Oct 14, 2022 02:13am
Well played Srilankans, you deserve the victory.
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Oct 14, 2022 02:21am
Well played girls. Respect and salute!
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Oct 14, 2022 02:23am
Though they lost in the semi final , there should be no shame.They have achieved thier success inspite of the negative social environment.
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Oct 14, 2022 02:28am
Lost by 1 run in semi final that will haunt them for sometime. You played well throughout the tournament. We are proud of you.
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Oct 14, 2022 02:30am
Well Done Girls. Nation id proud of you.
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Oct 14, 2022 02:57am
Why are they not wearing Hijab ?!
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Oct 14, 2022 03:47am
And India wins the final
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Oct 14, 2022 04:04am
So you thought Cup is yours already????
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Oct 14, 2022 05:06am
Dar lost us the match when she refused to run for singles, we lost by 1 run.
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Oct 14, 2022 05:09am
Only one team could win and it was anyone’s game. Girls played this tournament very well. Long way to go but slowy and consistently they will make it to the top one day InshaAllah.
These girls should be very proud of themselves as I don’t think girls from any other cricket playing country would have faced so many challenges due to prevalent culture and environment in Pakistan now a days. Kudos to you Team Pakistan!
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Oct 14, 2022 06:27am
Enjoy the glorious moment when you won against India. That is what you wanted. Right ?
That attitude is also a spoiler. congrats for a good show
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Oct 14, 2022 07:03am
You win some you lose a lot more ...
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Oct 14, 2022 07:24am
In Pakistan , the people, the players, and the press create such hype, pomp, and over confidence that makes it very difficult for us to accept defeat. Pakistan and its people should try being graceful and humble, these 2 qualities , one rarely see's in Pakistan.
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Oct 14, 2022 07:37am
A very Good game. Well played Pakistan team. Congrats to Sri Lanka for winning a thrilling match. Well done Sri Lanka. Love from Lahore.
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Oct 14, 2022 08:17am
Why get hopes up when you know you don’t have what it takes?
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Oct 14, 2022 10:07am
There are two sides of each coin. So, no need to worry on this side of the score table, either you win or lose.
I am so glad, that Pakistan's Women Cricket team put their efforts on the field with a TEAM spirit.
Well done Pakistan's Women Cricket team, all good hearts and souls are proud of you.
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Oct 14, 2022 11:07am
Winning and losing is part of any sports including cricket. At the end of the day, it's the spirit of participation and fraternity that matters.
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