Sri Lanka Women completed a 2–1 series victory over Bangladesh Women after a composed seven-wicket win in the final One Day International at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi. The outcome confirmed Sri Lanka’s comeback in the three-match series after Bangladesh had taken the opening fixture, before the visitors secured back-to-back wins.
The match also featured a standout individual performance from Sri Lanka opener Hasini Perera, who fell five runs short of what would have been her maiden international century. Despite missing the milestone, she anchored the chase with the highest individual score of her ODI career, guiding her side to victory.
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Bangladesh innings sets series-high total
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted 213 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs, their highest total of the series. The innings was built around a half-century from Sobhana Mostary, who scored 74 off 80 deliveries, striking eight boundaries. Captain Nigar Sultana contributed a measured 40 runs from 90 balls, forming a 65-run partnership with Sobhana after Bangladesh had slipped to 69 for 3.
Ritu Moni added a brisk 20 off 16 deliveries, but Bangladesh lost momentum in the latter stages, with Sobhana dismissed on the final ball of the innings.
Bangladesh batting summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Notable contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobhana Mostary | 74 | 80 | 8 fours |
| Nigar Sultana | 40 | 90 | Captain’s innings |
| Sharmine | 25 | — | Middle order |
| Ritu Moni | 20 | 16 | Late acceleration |
Sri Lanka’s controlled chase
Sri Lanka’s reply began with early trouble when captain Chamari Athapaththu was dismissed for 10, leaving the side at 19 for 1 after a catch behind the wicket off Marufa Akter.
However, Hasini Perera and Imesha Dulani stabilised the innings with a 108-run partnership for the second wicket. Imesha went on to score 56 from 79 balls before being dismissed, also off Marufa Akter, who took both key wickets for Bangladesh.
Hasini then formed another crucial stand, adding 78 runs with Harshitha Samarawickrama. She eventually fell for 95 from 79 deliveries, just short of a century, after being caught by substitute fielder Rabeya Khan at gully. Harshitha remained unbeaten on 44, ensuring Sri Lanka reached 214 for 3 in 46.3 overs.
Sri Lanka batting summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hasini Perera | 95 | 79 |
| Imesha Dulani | 56 | 79 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | 44* | — |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 10 | — |
Bowling highlights
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Marufa Akter (BAN) | 2/49 |
| Kavisha (SL) | 3/48 |
| Nimasha (SL) | 2/40 |
Sri Lanka’s win secured the series 2–1. Hasini Perera was named Player of the Match, while Imesha Dulani received the Player of the Series award.
The teams are scheduled to meet again in a three-match T20 International series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 28 and 30 April, and 2 May.