Sri Lanka beat Ireland by ten wickets as both openers finish unbeaten on 53
WicketPulse · Published
Updated 12 November 2026
Sri Lanka opened their Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy campaign with a ten-wicket victory over Ireland in Ajman on 12 November. Vishmi Gunarathne and Hasini Perera each made an unbeaten 53 as Sri Lanka reached 110/0 in 13 overs after Ireland posted 105/9.
An opening stand that finished the chase
Gunarathne faced 37 balls, hitting six fours and a six. Perera made her 53 from 41 deliveries, with eight fours and a six. Four extras completed the total at Karwan Cricket Ground. Sri Lanka reached the target with seven overs remaining without needing their middle order.
Sandeepani sets up the result
Sathya Sandeepani took 3/9 from four overs and was named player of the match. Ireland batted through their full 20 overs but finished on 105/9, leaving Sri Lanka a target of 106. The unbeaten opening partnership then settled the match.
Group A context
Sri Lanka and Ireland are in Group A alongside Scotland, Papua New Guinea and hosts UAE. The top three teams advance to the Super Six. The tournament runs from 12 to 25 November in the UAE.
Update and sourcing note
First published on 11 November as an Ireland squad and match preview; updated on 12 November with the completed result. WicketPulse uses Sri Lanka Cricket’s spelling Vishmi Gunarathne; the ICC scorecard renders the surname Gunaratne.