Skipper Chamari Athapaththu's resolute half-century led Sri Lanka to an exciting three-wicket victory against Pakistan in the women's Asia Cup second semifinal in Dambulla on Friday. The win secured Sri Lanka's spot in the championship match against India, who had defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the first semifinal earlier in the day. The final is scheduled for Sunday. Athapaththu, the tournament's leading run-scorer with 223 runs, singlehandedly steered the Lankans near the 141-run target, crafting a well-timed 63 off 48 deliveries, which included nine fours and one six.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/sri-lanka-edge-out-pakistan-by-3-wickets-to-face-india-in-womens-asia-cup-final/articleshow/112049642.cms
