Sri Lanka vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Continue Momentum vs Sri Lanka

16.02.2023 - 16:27 sports.ndtv.com

SL vs AUS, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates:Sri Lanka will be going up against Australia in their next Group A match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Thursday at the St George's Park, Gqeberha.

Sri Lanka defeated South Africa and Bangladesh in their first two games and began their campaign on a winning note. On the other hand, Australia also have a similar run in the tournament so far as they have also defeated New Zealand and Bangladesh and have claimed the top-spot in the Group A points table. (LIVE SCORECARD) 1 run.

Four! No run. Length delivery just outside off, Vishmi Gunaratne gets a thickish inside edge as it runs towards deep fine leg for a single.

On a length shaping in towards the batter, Vishmi Gunaratne has blocked this out from the inner edge of her bat. Megan Schutt to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.

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