Sri Lanka Dominates Ireland with a 10-Wicket Victory in Womens Emerging Nations Trophy

Ajman, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Sri Lanka‘s women’s cricket team kicked off the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 with an impressive performance, defeating Ireland by 10 wickets at the Karwan Cricket Ground in Ajman.

Chasing a target of 106 runs, Sri Lanka completed the task in just 13 overs without losing a wicket. The opening partnership between Vishmi Gunaratne and Hasini Perera set the tone for the match, as the Irish bowlers struggled to contain them. The duo forged an unbroken 110-run partnership, leading the team to victory. Vishmi scored 53 runs off 37 balls, hitting six fours and one six, while Hasini matched her with an unbeaten 53 runs from 41 balls, including eight fours and one six.

Earlier, Ireland managed to score only 105 runs after losing nine wickets in their 20 overs. The innings got off to a rocky start, with captain Gaby Lewis dismissed for just four runs. Lara Maritz followed shortly after, contributing only 13 runs from 19 balls. Amy Hunter also failed to capitalize on a good start, scoring 21 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed.

Laura Delany added 15 runs from 18 balls before falling to Kavisha. Louise Little top-scored for Ireland with 28 runs, but her dismissal triggered a collapse, as the team lost wickets at regular intervals.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers delivered a stellar performance, with Kavisha Dilhari taking three wickets for just 20 runs in her four-over spell. Sathya Sandipani was economical, conceding only nine runs while claiming three wickets. Chetana Vimukthi also contributed by taking two wickets for 26 runs in four overs.

This commanding victory sets a strong tone for Sri Lanka in the tournament.