India v Sri Lanka, 3rd women's ODI, Asia Cup 2006-07

Naik and Kamini star in emphatic victory

Cricinfo staff

December 15, 2006

India 151 for 0 (Naik 79*, Kamini 60*) beat Sri Lanka 145 for 8 (Siriwardene 40, Dimri 3-14)
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Sulakshana Naik and Thirush Kamini struck half-centuries to steer India to a resounding ten-wicket victory against Sri Lanka at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur. The opening pair shared an unbeaten 151-run stand for the first wicket after the Indian bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 145 for 8 from 50 overs.

Naik struck 11 fours and a six during her 79 and Kamini's 60 included five fours as the pair finished the run-chase in just 31.3 overs. The ground work for the victory, however, was laid by a splendid bowling effort after Mithali Raj asked Sri Lanka to bat.

Jhulan Goswami and Amita Sharma bowled miserly opening spells and did not allow Sri Lanka to build any momentum. Preeti Dimri took three vital top-order wickets and prevented partnerships to build. She finished with figures of 3 for 14 off eight overs and received support from Kamini who chipped in with 2 for 38 to go with her excellent innings.

Shashikala Siriwardene, the captain, top-scored with 40 but there was a shortage of support from the other end as Sri Lanka struggled to reach 145 off their 50 overs.

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Matches

India Women v Sri Lanka Women at Jaipur

Players/Umpires

Preeti Dimri

Thirush Kamini

Sulakshana Naik

Shashikala Siriwardene

Series/Tournaments

Women's Asia Cup

Teams

India Women

Sri Lanka Women