Imagine needing just 8 runs from the final over with six wickets in hand. Victory seems certain, right? That’s exactly what Bangladesh Women thought – until cricket’s craziest collapse turned their dream into a nightmare against Sri Lanka!
The Unbelievable Final Over
Bangladesh needed only 8 runs from the last 6 balls to win. Then came Chamari Athapaththu. The Sri Lankan captain turned superhero, taking four wickets in the final over to steal a 7-run victory. Here’s how the madness unfolded:
- First ball: Bowled! Rabeya Khan clean bowled
- Second ball: Run out! Shorna Akter caught short
- Fourth ball: Caught! Nishita Akter departs
- Final ball: LBW! Marufa Akter trapped in front
Match Highlights From DY Patil Stadium
The October 20 thriller in Navi Mumbai kept fans on edge:
| Team | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 195 all out | Harshitha Samarawickrama (68) |
| Bangladesh | 188 all out | Sharmin Akhter (33) |
Key Moments That Changed the Game
- Sri Lanka’s middle-order recovery after early wickets
- Bangladesh’s steady chase until the 45th over
- Sugandika Kumari’s breakthrough wicket starting the collapse
- Chamari’s magical final over heroics
Captains React to
