Sri Lanka registered a convincing victory over Papua New Guinea in their third match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 played today (15th November) at the Seven Districts Sports Club Grounds in Ajman.
Having been asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 150 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with opener Vishmi Gunarathne leading the charge with a fine half-century. Gunarathne top-scored with 51 runs off 48 balls, including 5 fours and a six.
Imesha Dulani provided valuable support with a quick-fire 32 runs off 21 deliveries, striking 2 fours and 2 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 152.38.
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In reply, Papua New Guinea struggled against the Sri Lankan bowling attack and were restricted to 83 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sugandika Kumari and Sathya Sandeepani picked up 2 wickets each to lead the bowling effort.
The victory marked Sri Lanka’s third consecutive win in the tournament, further strengthening their position at the topICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 Vishmi Gunarathne Batting of Group A in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.
Points Table – Group A
Brief Scores
Sri Lanka – 150/5 (20) Vishmi Gunarathne 51, Imesha Dulani 32, Hasini Perera 20, Naoani Vare 3/17
Papua New Guinea – 83/9 (20) Pauke Siaka 25, Sugandika Kumari 2/10, Sathya Sandeepani 2/15
Result – Sri Lanka won by 67 runs
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