Hasini Perera Shines with Maiden Fifty in Women's World Cup

Navi Mumbai, October 20 (PTI): Sri Lanka's top-order batter Hasini Perera made a remarkable stride by scoring her maiden half-century, but despite contributions from skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Nilakshika Silva, Sri Lanka posted a subpar total of 202 all out against Bangladesh in a Women's World Cup fixture on Monday.

Hasini, with an impressive knock of 85 off 99 deliveries, registered her first half-century across 59 ODIs. She was instrumental in forging two significant partnerships: a 71-run stand with opener Chamari, who scored 46 off 43 balls, and a 74-run alliance with Nilakshika, who contributed 37 off 38 balls. Unfortunately, the remainder of the Sri Lankan batting line-up struggled, failing to reach double figures. Hasini's innings was adorned with 13 boundaries and a six.

Bangladesh's bowling attack was led by the teenage leg-spinner Shorna Akter, who claimed three wickets for just 27 runs, while young slow bowler Rabeya Khan also impressed with figures of 2/39.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Chamari Athapaththu chose to bat first.

Brief Scores: Sri Lanka: 202 all out in 48.4 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 46, Hasini Perera 85, Nilakshika Silva 37; Shorna Akter 3/27, Rabeya Khan 2/39).

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