Cricket

In the third match of the Women's Asia Cup Group B, Thailand Women faced off against Malaysia Women at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. Thailand won the toss and elected to bat first.Thailand's innings got off to a shaky start as Nannaphat Chaihan was dismissed for a duck in the second over. However, Nattaya Boochatham steadied the ship with a solid knock of 24 runs, including four boundaries. Nannapat Koncharoenkai also contributed 1 run, while Suwanan Khiaoto remained unbeaten on 0.Malaysia's bowlers were impressive, with Suabika Manivannan taking 1 wicket for 12 runs in her 2 overs. Ainna Hashim also bowled well, conceding just 10 runs in her 2 overs.In reply, Malaysia Women struggled to chase down Thailand's total of 26 runs. They lost wickets at regular intervals, with only Winifred Duraisingam (10) and Jamahidaya Intan (8) reaching double figures.Thailand's bowlers were equally impressive, with Onnicha Kamchomphu taking 2 wickets for 4 runs in her 2 overs. Suleeporn Laomi and Aphisara Suwanchonrathi also picked up 1 wicket each.In the end, Malaysia Women were bowled out for 18 runs in 10.2 overs, handing Thailand a comfortable 8-wicket victory.

Sri Lanka's emphatic 328-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has propelled them up the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings. This triumph marks their eighth away Test win over Bangladesh, maintaining their undefeated record in the format against the hosts.Prior to this match, Sri Lanka languished at the bottom of the WTC standings with zero points, while Bangladesh occupied the fourth spot with 12 points and a points percentage of 50. However, Sri Lanka's resounding victory has earned them 12 points in three games, boosting their points percentage to 33.33. This surge has lifted them above South Africa (25%) and England (17.50%), tying them with Bangladesh in sixth place.The first Test result has triggered a reshuffle in the WTC table. The West Indies have ascended to fifth place with the same points percentage as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but a superior points tally (16). Pakistan, with a points percentage of 36.66, has moved up to fourth place with 22 points.On Day 4 of the match, Mominul Haque displayed remarkable resilience against Sri Lanka's formidable bowling attack. His steadfast batting kept the Sri Lankan bowlers at bay and helped Bangladesh navigate the first session. However, wickets continued to fall at the other end, limiting Bangladesh to a score of 182 and sealing a 328-run defeat in the first Test.Sri Lanka's victory has not only bolstered their WTC standing but also instilled confidence within the team. They will be eager to maintain their momentum in the second and final Test of the series, which commences on May 23rd at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.