Bangladesh Women were unable to hold their ground in the second One Day International match against Sri Lanka Women, suffering a 4-wicket defeat. As a result, the three-match series is now level at 1-1. Having been asked to bat first, Bangladesh posted 165 runs, a total that Sri Lanka easily chased down with 70 balls to spare and 4 wickets in hand. The match saw some impressive individual performances from both teams, with Sri Lanka’s Kapiri Kumarihami standing out for her excellent all-round display. At the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium, Bangladesh opted to bat first, but their innings got off to a disappointing start. The opening pair of Juairiya Ferdous and Sharmin Sultana failed to make an impact, getting out for a total of just 4 runs. Ferdous was dismissed for 2 off 11 balls, while Sultana scored 25 off 39 balls before being caught out. The captain, Nigar Sultana Joty, joined forces with Sultana and the two managed to steady the ship for a while. Joty played some magnificent shots and pushed the scoreboard forward, but her teammates struggled to contribute significantly. Shorna Akter made 16 off 22 balls, while Ritu Moni added 17 from 18 balls. Joty went on to complete her half-century and finished with an impressive 58 runs off 101 balls before getting out when the score was at 144. In the final overs, Nahida Akter scored 20 off 41 balls, while Rabeya Khan made 15 from 19 balls. Bangladesh eventually folded for 165 runs in 45.5 overs. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, led by Chamari Athapaththu, put up a strong showing to restrict Bangladesh’s total. Athapaththu took 3 wickets, while Malki Madara, Nimasha Meepage, and Inoka Ranaweera claimed 2 wickets each, and Kavisha Dilhari picked up 1 wicket. Sri Lanka began their chase with a modest start, with Hasini Perera getting out for 5 runs off 20 balls. However, Chamari Athapaththu and Imesha Dulani put together a decent partnership. Dulani scored 8 off 17 balls before getting out at 46. Athapaththu continued to anchor the innings and was joined by her teammate Kapiri Kumarihami, who played a vital knock of 67 runs off 94 balls. Kumarihami displayed excellent batting skills and took the game by the scruff of the neck. She not only helped Sri Lanka reach the target but also set up a strong foundation for the team’s victory. In the end, Sri Lanka secured a comfortable 4-wicket win, with their team scoring 170 runs in 38.5 overs, thanks to Kumarihami’s outstanding display. With this result, the Sri Lankan women’s team has managed to level the three-match series against Bangladesh at 1-1 and are now looking forward to the final match to take the series. The final match is expected to be a closely contested one with both teams looking to make a strong comeback. The match is going to be an exciting one to watch, with the players from both teams determined to put up a great show. The win has boosted the morale of the Sri Lankan women’s team, and they will be looking to carry their momentum into the final match. With their skills and determination on show, it will be interesting to see who will emerge victorious in the end.