SL Women warm-up for ODI WC qualifier with big win

Sri Lanka  warmed-up for the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup qualifiers with a convincing 200-run victory over the United States in their first practice match in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday (19).

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, SL scored an impressive 326 runs for the loss of five wickets at the end of 50 overs.

In Sri Lanka's inning, among those who made significant contributions were vice captain Harshita Samarawickrema (retired  not out 54), Nilakshi de Silva (retired not out 46) and Chamari Athapaththu 41.

They  then restricted the USA to 126 all out in 46 overs.

Only Lisa Ramjit made any impact, making 68 off 125 deliveries.

In bowling for the Sri Lankan women, Inoka Ranaweera captured three for 26, while Sachini Nisansala claimed two for 11.