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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh delivered exceptional performances to secure wins over Malaysia and Thailand in Group B of the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament, edging closer to semifinal berths. On Monday, hosts Sri Lanka dominated Malaysia with a 114-run victory, while Bangladesh triumphed over Thailand by seven wickets. Both teams now lead the group with four points each.

Chamari Athapaththu was the star for Sri Lanka, smashing an unbeaten 119 off 69 balls, featuring 14 boundaries and seven sixes, to propel the team to a formidable 184 for 4 after electing to bat. Contributions from Harshitha Madavi (26) and Anushka Sanjeewani (31) further bolstered the total.

Sri Lanka's bowlers then took center stage, with Shashini Gimhani (3/9), Kawya Kavindi (2/7), and Kavisha Dilhari (2/4) producing remarkable figures to dismiss Malaysia for a mere 40 runs in 19.5 overs. Inoshi Priyadharshani (1/10), Sachini Nisansala (1/4), and Ama Kanchana (1/5) also chipped in with wickets.

For Malaysia, only Elsa Hunter managed to reach double digits, scoring 10 off 11 balls. Aina Najwa contributed 9 off 43 balls, which helped Malaysia last nearly 20 overs.

Bangladesh defeat Thailand by 9 wickets

In the second match of the day, Thailand cut a sorry figure as they could manage just 96 for 9 in their stipulated 20 overs, courtesy a 41-ball 40 by opener Nattaya Boochatham after deciding to take first strike.

Rabeya Khan was the most successful bowler as she returned with four wickets for 14 runs, while Sabikun Nahar (2/28) and Ritu Moni (2/10) took two wickets each to break the back of their opponents.

Chasing 97 for a win, Murshida Khatun made 50 off 55 balls as Bangladesh romped home, scoring 100 for 3 in 17.3 overs.

Dilara Akter (17) was run out in the fifth over but Khatun and Ishma Tanjim (16) shared 60 runs to steady the chase.

Brief Scores:
Sri Lanka 184 for 4 (Chamari Athapaththu 119; Winifred Duraisingam 2/34) beat Malaysia 40 all out in 19.5 overs (Elsa Hunter 10; Shashini Gimhani 3/9) by 144 runs.

Thailand 96 for 9 (Nattaya Boochatham 40; Rabeya Khan 4/14) lost to Bangladesh 100 for 3 in 17.3 overs (Murshida Khatun 50; Phannita Maya 1/8) by seven wickets.

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