Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Opener Gaby Lewis hit a career-best knock of 119 and added a 119-run second-wicket partnership with Orla Prendergast (38) as Ireland Women defeated Sri Lanka by 7 runs in a nail-biting second T20 yesterday. The series ended in a 1-1 draw.

Sri Lanka, tasked with chasing a target of 174, needed 16 runs in the final over. Despite a brave effort from Kavisha Dilhari and Achini Kulasuriya, who managed to score 8 runs, the Sri Lankan side fell short, allowing the Irish team to celebrate their hard-earned victory.

Harshitha Samarawickrama continued her impressive form, scoring 65 off 44 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes. She built a significant 72-run third-wicket partnership with Kavisha Dilhari, who remained unbeaten on 51...