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Sri Lanka Women dominate UAE in Women’s Asia Cup opener
Defending champions Sri Lanka Women opened their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After bowling out the UAE for 79 runs in 19.5 overs, Sri Lanka chased the target with 12.1 overs to spare. Chethana Vimukthi, making her T20I debut, was named Player of the Match after taking 3/16, supported by Mithali Ayodha, who took 3/14.
Sri Lanka's chase was led by captain Chamari Athapaththu, who remained unbeaten on 48 runs off 25 balls. The win provides Sri Lanka with a significant net run rate boost of +6.263.
In Group A, Thailand Women have taken an early lead at the top of the standings following a six-run victory over Hong Kong, China. Thailand currently holds a net run rate of +0.300.
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Chamari Athapaththu · Chethana Vimukthi · Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team · Thailand Women's National Cricket Team · United Arab Emirates Women's National Cricket Team
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chethana Vimukthi took 3 wickets for 16 runs in four overs during her T20I debut. revsportz.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mithali Ayodha took three wickets for 14 runs in 3.5 overs. revsportz.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UAE Women were bowled out for 79 runs in 19.5 overs. revsportz.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thailand Women lead Group A with a Net Run Rate of +0.300 after defeating Hong Kong, China. www.latestly.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sri Lanka Women defeated UAE Women by nine wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. revsportz.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chamari Athapaththu scored 48 runs off 25 balls. revsportz.in