Chamari Athapaththu takes seven wickets as Sri Lanka defeats Indonesia

Sri Lanka moved to the top of Group B in the Women's Asia Cup after defeating Indonesia by 75 runs in Dubai on Thursday. Captain Chamari Athapaththu claimed seven wickets for five runs in 21 balls, marking the first time a bowler from a Full Member nation has taken seven wickets in a women's T20 international. Sri Lanka posted 124/7 following a 50-run performance by Nilakshika Silva after the team was initially reduced to 62/6. In response, Indonesia was bowled out for 49 as only two players reached double figures. Separately, Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats during India's match against Hong Kong. India currently leads Group B in the Women's Asia Cup standings.

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