Women's World Cup: Bangladesh lose four wickets in four balls vs Sri Lanka, suffer defeat in final over

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 dismissed for a golden duck on the fourth, as Bangladesh lost four wickets in four balls, completely derailing their chase. Despite still needing just eight runs from the final two deliveries, Bangladesh could only muster a single run, handing Sri Lanka a thrilling seven-run victory and securing two crucial points to keep themselves alive for the World Cup semis.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh became the first team to be eliminated from the ODI World Cup 2025. They have accumulated only two points in six matches. On the other hand, Sri Lanka now have four points in six matches. Mathematically, they are still alive in the race, but they will have to depend on the results of other teams, particularly India and New Zealand.