Sri Lanka Women defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the semi-final of the Asian Games women’s cricket tournament in Japan.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 177 for four in their allotted 20 overs.
Sri Lanka chased down the target in 17.5 overs, finishing on 181 for two to secure their place in the final.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu led the chase with an unbeaten 83, while Hasini Perera contributed 42 runs.
Sri Lanka’s commanding victory ended Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the final.
