The final of the U19 Women’s T20 Tri-Series between Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, held in Pakistan, was played today.
It was contested between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka’s U19 women’s team won a tense match by 4 runs to claim the tri-series title.
Bangladesh’s captain won the toss and invited Sri Lanka to bat first.
Sri Lanka finished on 158 for 6 in their 20 overs.
Sanjana Kavindi played a superb innings, scoring 64 off 44 balls. It was her third half-century of the tournament.
Umayangana Peiris made 28, and Vimoksha Balasuriya added 23.
With the ball, Farjana Easmin, Jannatul Ferdous, Afrin Mim and Nishita Akter took one wicket each.
In reply, Sri Lanka’s bowlers removed Bangladesh’s first three wickets with only 21 runs on the board.
However, captain Sadia Islam and Nishita Akter put on a 67-run partnership for the fourth wicket, rebuilding the innings. Sadia Islam scored 59 off 35 balls, Sadia Akter made 35, and Nishita Akter made 32.
Even so, Bangladesh could only manage 154 for 7 in their 20 overs, handing Sri Lanka a narrow 4-run win.
With the ball, Chamudi Prabodha and Chamodi Herath took 2 wickets each.
- Player of the Match: Sanjana Kavindi
- Player of the Series: Sanjana Kavindi
Match Scorecard
Sri Lanka: 158/6 (20 overs)
- Sanjana Kavindi 64(44), Umayangana Peiris 28(23)
- Farjana Easmin 1/32, Jannatul Ferdous 1/34
Bangladesh: 154/7 (20 overs)
- Sadia Islam 59(35), Sadia Akter 35(22)
- Chamudi Prabodha 2/17, Chamodi Herath 2/32
