India to face Sri Lanka in Women's Asia Cup final after Pakistan crash out
Sri Lanka recovered from 33/4 to chase 131, sending Pakistan out and setting up a final against India on Sunday.
- On Friday, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the Women's T20 Asia Cup semifinal in Dubai, successfully chasing a target of 131.
- Pakistan captain Fatima Sana scored an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls to lead her team's recovery after falling to 52/4 inside 10 overs, posting 130/5.
- Sri Lanka recovered from 33/4 in 6.2 overs behind a 67-run partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari, before Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana completed the chase.
- India advanced to the final after defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the other semifinal, extending their four-match winning streak in the tournament.
- The Women's Asia Cup final will pit Sri Lanka against India on Sunday, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur's side targeting a record-extending eighth title.
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