The coach of the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team Chitral Mendis, told media that he was taken aback at the way the Sri Lankans surrendered in the crucial group game against Pakistan in the ongoing Women’s World Cup tournament in Australia.

The Sri Lankans had an unbeaten record against Pakistan in One-Day Internationals having beaten the Asian neighbours on 19 instances, but when it mattered most, the Sri Lankans couldn’t lift themselves and suffered a 57 run defeat.

"There’s no doubt that we are a better team than them, but the three run outs at crucial stages cost us the game and we have ourselves to blame," Mendis told journalists after the game at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Pakistan posted 161 for seven in 50 overs and in reply the Sri Lankans were bowled out for 104 with 62 balls to spare as captain Sashikala Siriwardene (58), Suvini de Alwis (01) and Dilani Manodara (09) all were run out.

That was Pakistan’s first ever win in a World Cup encounter and their first victory over Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lankans were also beaten by England in a previous group game and although they still have a chance to qualify for the Super Sixes technically, the chances look very slim as their remaining group game against India is expected to be a tough contest.