This ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 witnessed one of the most breathtaking Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh Seven runs in a final thriller at the Dr Dy Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match ended in high drama after Bangladesh suffered an incredible collapse of four wickets in four balls.
Chamari Athapaththu’s ultimate brilliance is a game changer
A modest total of 203, Sri Lankan captain Chamari athapaththu produced a magical spell in the final with Bangladesh needing just eight runs with four wickets needed. Pure chaos and brilliance combined – Athapathhu, before the first ball Rabeya Khan before leg, before the first ball. Atrapaththu then dismissed Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty (77) in the third delivery.
The drama peaked when Marufa Akter sealed one of the most remarkable innings in women’s world cup history off the fourth ball. Bangladesh, who were comfortably watching at 195/5, were handed a memorable victory to Sri Lanka at 195/9.
Athapaththu’s writing of 42 for 42 in 42 stood as a Testament to his leadership, impact and world-class ability.
Hasini Perera’s 85 Guided Sri Lanka Competitive Total
Earlier in the competition, Sri Lanka ranked 202nd in 2020 at 48.4Hasini, who scored 85 off 99 balls, anchored the innings with a superior shot from Perera. His fall stabilized Sri Lanka’s middle order with a vital 74-run partnership (37) with Nilaksika Silva (37) together after early setbacks.
Skipper Athapathhu, while the Bangladesh Bowlers kept things tight. Shorna Akter (3/27) and Rabeya Khan (2/39) impressed with the disciplined spells that restricted Sri Lanka.
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Bangladesh’s heartbreaking collapse ends World Cup dream
Chasing on 203, Bangladesh controlled most of their innings. SHARMIN AKTER (64) and Nigar Sultana (77) took the team from 44/3 to 126/3 as the team shone. Needing just 27 runs from five overs, Bangladesh were set for victory – until disaster struck in the final over.
SL: 202 (48.4 OV)
Ban: 195/9 (50 OV)Sri Lanka women won by 7 runs#cricket # Cwc25 #Odi #Slvban pic.twitter.com/fcfdgex7kf
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A mix of nerves, poor running and athapaththu’s brilliance saw the team unravel dramatically. After the match, Skipper Nigar Sultana, visibly emotional, admitted:
“It was our game until the end. We had a partnership, but it disappeared in important moments. We just couldn’t hold our nerve.”
This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket era Company.
