Athapaththu, spinners help Sri Lanka pull off an upset in T20 World Cup opener
Only Sune Luus crosses 20 for South Africa as the hosts fail to chase down 130
10/02Result
1st Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Cape Town, Feb 10 2023
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
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![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
126/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
10/02Result
1st Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Cape Town, Feb 10 2023
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
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![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
126/9 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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