Sri Lanka suffered a defeat in their opening match of the Under-19 Women’s Tri-Nation T20 series involving Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Sri Lanka faced hosts Pakistan today in Faisalabad in their first match of the tournament.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bat first and posted 124/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Sri Lanka were in a strong position at the halfway stage, reaching 62/1 after 10 overs. However, their innings collapsed during the second half as they lost eight wickets while adding only another 62 runs.
Nethmi Upeksha top-scored for Sri Lanka with 40 runs, while Pramudi Methsara provided a late boost with a quick 20 off 13 balls.
Mahnoor Zeb was Pakistan’s leading bowler, taking three wickets.
Chasing 125 for victory, Pakistan reached the target in 19 overs, losing just five wickets in the process.
Komal Khan was Pakistan’s top scorer with 50 runs, while Zoofishan Ayyaz contributed 38.
Sri Lanka attempted to fight their way back into the contest by taking wickets during the final five overs, but they were unable to prevent Pakistan from completing the chase.
Chamudi Prabodha and Limansa Thilakaratne claimed two wickets each for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s next match in the tournament is scheduled for tomorrow, October 4, against Bangladesh.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka: 124/9 (20 overs)
- Nethmi Upeksha 40 (43), Wimoksha Balasuriya 26 (30)
- Mahnoor Zeb 3/18, Memoona Khalid 2/18
Pakistan: 125/5 (19.0 overs)
- Komal Khan 50 (39), Zoofishan Ayyaz 38 (41)
- Chamudi Prabodha 2/22, Limansa Thilakaratne 2/24
