Chasing 203 runs, Bangladesh were on track for a memorable win against Sri Lanka in their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Needing just eight runs off the final over with wickets in hand, the momentum seemed to favour the chasing side but Chamari Athapaththu’s brilliance stole the show in the end.

The Sri Lankan skipper turned the game on its head in dramatic fashion, delivering a stunning final over that saw Bangladesh collapse under pressure. Athapaththu struck with her very first ball, removing Rabeya Khan. The chaos continued immediately as Nahida Akter was run out on the second delivery.

The in-form Nigar Sultana, who had anchored the chase brilliantly with a well-made 77, was caught

out on the third ball, and Marufa Akter was dismisse

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