Friday Morning Knockout Action in Aichi: Malaysia Women take on Asian powerhouses Sri Lanka Women in the 3rd Quarter-Final of the 2026 Asian Games Women's T20 Cricket Tournament at Kōrogi Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan! With a spot in Sunday's semi-finals on the line, stream every powerplay boundary, key wicket, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. High-Stakes Knockout Clash in Japan The 3rd Quarter-Final kicks off Friday's doubleheader at Kōrogi Sports Park, with the winner advancing directly to the semi-final stage while the loser is eliminated from medal contention. For Malaysia Women, captained by experienced all-rounder Winifred Duraisingam, executing disciplined powerplay bowling and forming resilient batting partnerships against high-class international spin are top priorities. Supported by vital core performers-including Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, and Nur Arianna Natsya-Malaysia seek a historic knockout display on the continental stage. For Sri Lanka Women, skippered by iconic all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu, setting an assertive run-rate early and controlling middle-overs scoring remain essential. Fresh off their Asia Cup final run, Sri Lanka bring elite depth despite late squad changes that saw Anushka Sanjeewani and Hansima Karunaratne step in. Featuring key match-winners-including Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, and Chamudi Praboda-Sri Lanka enter as heavy favorites to seal their semi-final berth. Squads & Key Players Malaysia Women Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Wan Julia (wk), Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Nur Arianna Natsya, Elsa Hunter, Aisya Eleesa, Intan Jamahidaya, Dhanusri Sri Bhaskaran, Nur Dania Syuhada, Suabika Manivannan Tactical Focus: Anchored middle-overs batting through Winifred Duraisingam and Mas Elysa, tight line-and-length seam bowling, and structured boundary field settings. Sri Lanka Women Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Hansima Karunaratne, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Nimasha Madushani, Sugandika Kumari, Rashmika Sewwandi, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodya, Kawya Kavindi Tactical Focus: Aggressive top-order striking led by Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama, middle-overs off-spin squeezes via Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari, and disciplined death-over bowling. Pitch & Weather: Kōrogi Sports Park in Aichi features a fresh drop-in deck with true bounce during the morning session. Spinners are expected to extract subtle turn as the pitch dries. Clear, pleasant morning weather around 21°C expected.