Sri Lanka secured their spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after a nail-biting victory against hosts, United Arab Emirates.
In a tense semi-final clash, Sri Lanka defended their total of 149 runs against a resilient UAE side.
Vishmi Gunaratne's solid innings, coupled with captain Chamari Athapaththu's aggressive start, set the stage for Sri Lanka's triumph.
Despite a valiant effort from UAE's Esha Oza, who scored a blazing 66 off 44 balls, Sri Lanka's bowlers held their nerve to secure a 15-run win. With this victory, Sri Lanka joins Scotland as the second qualifier for the upcoming tournament in Bangladesh.