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In the opening match of the , England Women showcased a dominant performance against their Sri Lankan counterparts, securing at the Riverside Ground in Cheste🥂r-le-Street.
Winning the toss and electing to bowl, England captain Heather Knight made a strategic decision that paid off significantly. The English bowlers put🌠 on a commendable display, restricting the Islanders to a paltry total of 106 runs in 30.2 overs.
Sri Lanka Women’s Innings
Sri Lanka’s innings struggled to gain momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. Harshitha Samarawickrama was the top scorer for her side, contributing 35 runs off 44 deliveries. However, a collective effort from the England’s bowling attack, led by debutant Mahika Gaur and Sarah Glenn, kept the Sri Lankan Women’s team under control.
England Women’s Innings
Chasing a target of 107 for victory, England displayed confidence and skill in their batting performance. Emma Lamb (27 runs) and Tammy Beaumont (32 runs) provided a solid start to the innings.
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Knight (22 runs) and Maia Bouchier (17 runs) further consolidated the team’s position. Despite losing a few wickets towards the end, Natalie Sciver’s unbeaten 2 runs ensꦚured that England reached theღ target comfortably.
Player of the Match
Mahika Gaur was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for her exceptional bowling performance, where she claimed 3 wickets for just 26 runs in her 6.2 overs.
With this convincing victory, England take a 1-0 lead in th🦂e three-match ODI series against🅺 Sri Lanka.
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