Furthermore, England scored 116 runs in the first innings thanks to late pushes from Danielle Gibson and Sarah Glenn, who each hit 21 and 16* runs. With the ball, Sri Lanka displayed superb play, with captain Chamari Athapaththu asserting her authority.
The continuing multi-format series between Sri Lanka and England women’s three T20I games finally came to a close, with Sri Lanka ultimately taking the upper hand and winning the series 2-1. On September 6 at the County Ground in Derby, the third T20I of the series pitted both teams against one another.
Speaking of the game, after losing the toss and electing to bat first, England had a terrible start. Danni Wyatt and Maia Bouchier, the two starters, were eliminated after scoring 0 and 23 runs, respectively. The situation only became worse when Alice Capsey was out after only nine runs. Amy Jones and Heather Knight each contributed 18 and 20 runs to the total.
With three wickets and 21 runs given up in four overs, Athapaththu had Sri Lanka’s highest number of wickets in the first innings. Additionally, Inoshi Priyadharshani and Inoka Ranaweera each struck once, and Udeshika Prabodhani and Kavisha Dilhari each got two wickets.
With Chamari Athapaththu outstanding performance, Sri Lanka won the series.
Sri Lanka had a strong start in their attempt to reach the 117-run goal as captain Athapaththu demonstrated her prowess with the bat. Athapaththu gave her team a great start by scoring 44 runs in just 28 deliveries. Harshitha Samarawickrama added 26* runs in 28 balls after Anushka Sanjeewani’s 20 runs in 16 deliveries.
Sri Lanka completed the run chase with just three wickets lost, winning the match by seven wickets in just 17 overs. With two and one wickets each, respectively, Sarah Glenn and Alice Capsey were the sole wicket-takers for England. The T20I series between Sri Lanka women and England women was finished with the victory. The ODI matches of the multi-format series will now be prepared for by both teams.
The following are the top tweets from the women’s match between Sri Lanka and England:
Sri Lanka have done it!
They have won a series against England for the first time. To do so in England’s backyard is even more impressive.
SL’s #ENGWvSLW 2-1 T20I series win is a massive result for women’s cricket.
Chamari Athapaththu and Co’s momentous year continues. pic.twitter.com/EVNic01VSD
— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) September 6, 2023
Historical series victory for our women’s team in England! Beats England 2-1 in England to secure the first ever T20 series victory over England! Congrats Sri Lanka’s iron women!
#SriLanka #ENGWvSLW
— Ulfath Uwais (@UlfathUwais) September 7, 2023
Sri Lanka have done it!
They have won a series against England for the first time. To do so in England’s backyard is even more impressive.
SL’s #ENGWvSLW 2-1 T20I series win is a massive result for women’s cricket.
Chamari Athapaththu and Co’s momentous year continues.… pic.twitter.com/TepDM5Kvnp
— Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) September 6, 2023
Sri Lanka have done it!
They have won a series against England for the first time. To do so in England’s backyard is even more impressive.
SL’s #ENGWvSLW 2-1 T20I series win is a massive result for women’s cricket.
Chamari Athapaththu and Co’s momentous year continues. pic.twitter.com/EVNic01VSD
— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) September 6, 2023
1st ever T20 series win in England!!!
You girls did amazingly well!#ENGWvSLW https://t.co/ULpQMueArd
— සෙදෝනා of Bebbanburg (@Sedona_B) September 6, 2023
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