Sri Lanka got their 2026 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup campaign off to a winning start with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Malaysia in their opening Group A encounter in Oman.
Batting first, Malaysia were bowled out for just 88 in 28.1 overs.
Syamil Aqeel top-scored for Malaysia with 51 runs, but the rest of the batting line-up struggled against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Kaushik Kumarasinghe was the pick of the bowlers, claiming five wickets for 30 runs, while Vigneshwaran Akash chipped in with three wickets.
In reply, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target, reaching 91 for the loss of just one wicket in 13.5 overs.
Rehan Peiris led the chase with an unbeaten 54, while Senuja Wekunagoda contributed 30 runs to guide Sri Lanka to an emphatic victory.
The result gives Sri Lanka a strong start to their campaign in the eight-team continental tournament.
