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In the semi-final of the Asian Games women’s cricket tournament, Sri Lanka easily defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets. In the semi-final played during the Asian Games women’s cricket competition in Japan, Sri Lanka women beat Pakistan women by 8 wickets in a one-sided contest. Pakistan women batted first and scored 177 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted overs. In reply, Sri Lanka women chased down the target by scoring 181 for the loss of 2 wickets in 17.5 overs and secured a place in the final. Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 83 runs, while Hasini Perera scored 42 runs.
