Sri Lanka Women U19 registered a thrilling 8-run victory over England Women U19 in their Tri-Series T20 encounter played in Australia.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bat first and produced a competitive total of 136 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by opening batter Sanjana Kavindi, who played a superb knock of 45 runs off 33 deliveries, striking 5 fours and 2 sixes.
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In reply, England Women U19 fought hard in the run chase but were restricted to 128 runs, finishing 8 runs short of the target.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers, particularly the spin attack, played a decisive role in defending the total. The spin duo of Limansa Thilakarathne and Chamodi Praboda dismantled the England batting lineup with excellent spells, claiming 3 wickets each.
Brief Scores
Sri Lanka Women U19 – 136/6 (20) Sanjana Kavindi 45, Nethagi Isuranjali 25, Venus Weerappuli 2/19
England Women U19 – 128 (19.2) Genevieve Jeer 23, Bea Willis 21, Clara Thaker 20, Limansa Thilakarathne 3/26, Chamodi Praboda 3/32, Aseni Thalagune 2/17
Result – Sri Lanka Women U19 won by 8 runs
