Thailand scored 93/7 in 20 overs, where as Sri Lanka scored 94/0 in 11.3 overs.
So, finally Sri Lanka beat Thailand by ten wickets.
A ruthless all-round performance from Sri Lanka secured a commanding ten-wicket victory over Thailand in their final group fixture in Dambulla on Wednesday (July 24).
Sri Lanka will now face Pakistan in the second semi-final on Friday, with the first semi-final featuring India against Bangladesh earlier that day.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers were relentless from the start, limiting Thailand to a score below 100.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai (47* off 53) was the sole batter to show resistance, contributing more than half of Thailand’s total.
Kavisha Dilhari (2-13) led a flawless bowling effort for Sri Lanka.
In response, Sri Lanka’s openers, Chamari Athapaththu (49* off 35) and Vishmi Gunaratne (39* off 34), chased down the target with 51 balls to spare, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
The Difference: Dominance Across All Departments
Sri Lanka were expected to dominate, and they delivered emphatically.
They were too strong for the inexperienced Thailand side, who had no answers to Sri Lanka’s superior performance.
Despite favorable batting conditions, Thailand’s batters struggled against Sri Lanka’s disciplined attack and were unable to gain any momentum.
The lack of runs on the board further compounded their difficulties.
Thailand
Powerplay: Thailand Off to a Bumpy Start
Phase score – 28/2 [RR: 4.67; 4s/6s: 5/0]
Thailand’s innings got off to the worst possible start when Nattaya Boochatham was dismissed by Achini Kulasuriya’s superb delivery on the first ball.
Inoshi Priyadarshani then removed Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, who had briefly provided some momentum with three boundaries.
This left Thailand in a difficult position after the Powerplay, with accurate Sri Lankan bowling keeping them in check.
Middle Overs: Innings Falls Apart for Thailand
Phase score – 26/4 [RR: 2.89; 4s/6s: 2/0]
The middle overs proved challenging for Thailand as Sri Lanka’s spinners tightened the grip.
The Thai batters, apart from Koncharoenkai, struggled with intent and the run rate dropped below three runs per over.
Dilhari took two wickets, while Athapaththu and Sugandika Kumari each chipped in with a wicket, leaving Thailand in a precarious position.
Death Overs: Thailand Get a Decent Finish
Phase score – 39/1 [RR: 7.80; 4s/6s: 4/0]
In their best phase of the match, Thailand showed some urgency in the final five overs.
Koncharoenkai hit a few boundaries, and her partners contributed some key runs.
The 20th over yielded 13 runs, providing a morale boost, though the total remained well below par.
Sri Lanka
Powerplay: Steady Start to the Chase
Phase score – 40/0 [RR: 6.67; 4s/6s: 3/2]
With a modest target, Athapaththu and Gunaratne approached the chase with composure.
Without scoreboard pressure, they played the ball on merit, with Athapaththu hitting a couple of sixes and Gunaratne finding the boundary several times.
This set a strong foundation for an effortless chase.
Middle Overs: Game, Set, and Match
Phase score – 54/0 [RR: 8.31; 4s/6s: 3/3]
As the innings progressed, both openers became more aggressive.
Athapaththu hit a couple more sixes, while Gunaratne also cleared the ropes once.
Runs flowed freely, and although the match was not finished with a grand flourish, the pair completed the chase with more than eight overs to spare.
This win ensured a perfect group stage for Sri Lanka, who were flawless across all departments in all three games.
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