Sri Lanka’s Under-19 women’s team clinched the title in the tri-nation T20 tournament featuring Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, defeating Bangladesh by four runs in today’s final.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted an impressive 158 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs.
Opening batter Sanjana Kavindi led the charge with a brilliant 64 runs. Vimoksha Balasuriya contributed 23, Nethmi Upeksha scored 22, and Umayangana Peiris added 28 runs.
In reply, Bangladesh finished on 154 for 7 in 20 overs, falling just four runs short of the target.
Sadia Islam top-scored for Bangladesh with 59 runs.
With the ball, Chamodi Herath and Chamudi Prabhoda claimed two wickets each, while Danodya Sewwandi took one wicket to help secure the victory.
Sanjana Kavindi was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament for her outstanding performances.
