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In the match between Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women, Sri Lanka Women started strongly with 40 runs in the first 10 overs without losing a wicket. They reached 50 runs in 11.2 overs, with Gunaratne and Athapaththu building a solid opening partnership. At the 15-over mark, they were 67/0. Athapaththu scored a half-century off 68 balls, contributing to Sri Lanka's 100 runs in 22.5 overs. By 30 overs, they were 135/3, with Athapaththu scoring 74 and Silva adding 6. They reached 150 runs in 32.4 overs and 200 runs in 43.1 overs. Sanjeewani scored a rapid 50 off 43 balls, helping Sri Lanka reach 250 runs in 47.4 overs. They finished their innings at 275/6 in 50 overs.
West Indies Women, in their chase, struggled early, managing only 21 runs in the first 10 overs while losing 2 wickets. They reached 50 runs in 14.2 overs but faced further difficulties, with rain interruptions at 62/3 in 19.1 overs and again at 76/4 in 24.3 overs. Despite efforts from Nation and Taylor, West Indies Women could only muster 100 runs in 32.1 overs, falling short of the target.
Result: Sri Lanka Women won the match.
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