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Sri Lanka advances to Women's Asia Cup final with semi-final victory
Sri Lanka secured a place in the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final on Tuesday after defeating Pakistan by four wickets in the second semi-final. The island nation's cricket team successfully chased down Pakistan's total to progress to the tournament's championship match.
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Sri Lanka's women's cricket team booked their spot in the 2026 Women's Asia Cup final following a four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second semi-final played on Tuesday. Electing to field first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka restricted Pakistan to 130 for five wickets from their 20 overs.
Chasing the target set by their opponents, Sri Lanka successfully completed the run chase to seal their passage to the final. The victory marks a significant milestone for the Sri Lankan side in the regional tournament.
The result sees Sri Lanka advance to compete for the Asia Cup title, with details of the final fixture to be confirmed by tournament officials. Pakistan's elimination from the tournament concluded their campaign in the semi-final stage.