Sri Lanka kept their composure in a tense encounter in the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy to secure a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Scotland with 11 balls to spare at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Put in to bat after Sri Lanka won the toss, Scotland struggled to build meaningful partnerships against a disciplined bowling attack.
Darcey Carter anchored the innings with a brilliant, patient 62 off 55 balls, featuring three boundaries.
However, lack of support from the other end—with only Megan McColl (16) reaching double figures—meant Scotland were restricted to 111/8 in their 20 overs.
Sugandika Kumari (2/15) and Sathya Sandeepani (2/18) were the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers.
Chasing 112 for victory, Sri Lanka suffered an immediate setback when Hasini Perera fell for a duck off the second ball of the innings.
Vishmi Gunaratne steadied the ship with a classy 49 off 41 deliveries (three fours and a six), supported by Imesha Dulani (16) and captain Harshitha Samarawickrama (24).
Despite a middle-order collapse triggered by Abtaha Maqsood, who bowled a stellar spell of 3/18, wicketkeeper Kaushani Nuthyangana played a crucial cameo of 16 not out off just 11 balls.
Nuthyangana calmly guided Sri Lanka across the finish line at 115/6 in 18.1 overs, sealing a vital Group A win for her side.
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