### Sri Lanka's Dramatic Victory Over Bangladesh: A Women's World Cup Thriller In a nail-biting encounter at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Sri Lanka secured a stunning seven-run victory over Bangladesh, effectively eliminating the latter from the tournament. The match, held in Navi Mumbai, showcased a dramatic final over where Bangladesh lost four wickets, including a run-out, in a shocking collapse that saw them go from a promising position to defeat. This match marked Sri Lanka's first win of the tournament, keeping their semi-final hopes alive while Bangladesh faced their fifth loss in six games, sealing their exit from the competition. ### Breakdown of the Match Dynamics 1. **Match Overview** - Sri Lanka batted first, scoring 202 runs, with Hasini Perera top-scoring at 85. - Bangladesh's bowlers, particularly Shorna Akter, performed well, limiting Sri Lanka's total [https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/women-s-world-cup-shorna-akter-shines-with-three-fer-against-sl/story]. 2. **Bangladesh's Chase** - Bangladesh started strong, with Nigar Sultana (77) and Sharmin Akter (64) forming a crucial partnership. - They were well-placed at 176-4 but faltered dramatically in the final over [https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/sports-special/icc-womens-world-cup-2025/news/shorna-shines-bangladesh-restrict-sri-lanka-202-4014641]. 3. **Final Over Drama** - Needing just nine runs to win, Bangladesh's hopes were dashed as Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari Athapaththu, took three wickets in four balls, including a run-out, to seal the victory [https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/15838/13454081/womens-cricket-world-cup-sri-lanka-keep-semi-final-dreams-alive-as-final-over-drama-floors-bangladesh]. ### Key Statistics and Performances - **Sri Lanka's Batting:** - Hasini Perera: 85 runs - Chamari Athapaththu: 46 runs - **Bangladesh's Bowling:** - Shorna Akter: 3 wickets for 27 runs - Rabeya Khatun: 2 wickets for 39 runs - **Final Over:** - Athapaththu's bowling figures: 4 wickets for 42 runs, including the decisive final over [https://www.indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sultana-athapaththu-womens-world-cup-sri-lanka-bangladesh-10317904]. ### Conclusion: A Turning Point in the Tournament **Sri Lanka's victory not only keeps their semi-final hopes alive but also highlights the unpredictable nature of cricket, where fortunes can change in a matter of moments.** The match serves as a reminder of the importance of resilience and composure in high-pressure situations. Bangladesh, despite their strong start, will need to regroup and reflect on their performance as they prepare for their final group stage match against India [https://24newshd.tv/20-Oct-2025/sri-lanka-edge-bangladesh-last-over-thriller-icc-women-s-world-cup]. 1. **Sri Lanka's Position:** They remain in contention for the semi-finals with four points. 2. **Bangladesh's Exit:** Their campaign ends with five losses, marking a disappointing tournament for them [https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2025/Oct/20/chamari-athapaththu-led-sri-lanka-to-a-narrow-seven-run-win-over-bangladesh-in-a-womens-world-cup-thriller].