Sanjana's brilliant knock seals win for Sri Lanka youth side
Sri Lanka CricketNews article
Sri Lanka's Under-19 women's team beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets in the fifth match of the Under-19 Women's T20 tri-series being held in Faisalabad, Pakistan, this afternoon (08th). Sanjana Kavindi, the standout performer in Sri Lanka's victory, scored an unbeaten 90 off 59 balls and was also named Player of the Match.
Batting first, Bangladesh posted 126 for 8 at the end of their allotted 20 overs. In pursuit of that target, the Sri Lankan girls reached 128 for 4 in 19.1 overs to complete the win.
This was Sri Lanka's second victory from the 3 matches they have played in this tri-series. Notably, both those wins have come against the Bangladesh girls' side.
Sanjana Kavindi's innings included 13 fours and 2 sixes, and her aggressive batting paved the way for a comfortable Sri Lankan win. Danodya Sewmini supported her with 19 runs off 27 balls, while Nethmi Upuksha made 12.
Achena Jannat was Bangladesh's top scorer in their innings after batting first, making 50 off 36 balls with 7 fours. Shirina Khatun scored 16, Sadia Akter was unbeaten on 16 and Nishita Akter Nishi made 15.
Bowling for Sri Lanka, Chamudi Prabodha took 2 wickets for 18 runs and Chamodi Herath 2 for 14. Danodya Sewmini claimed a wicket for 31 runs, while Nethmi Upuksha took a wicket for 18.
Despite losing this match, Bangladesh lead the bonus points table with 2 wins from 4 matches, with Sri Lanka in second place. Hosts Pakistan, having won just one of the 3 matches they have played so far, remain third.
Sri Lanka are scheduled to play 3 more matches in this series, with their next game against the Pakistan girls' side in Faisalabad on October 09 (tomorrow).
Bangladesh Under-19 Women – 126/8 (20 overs) – Achena Jannat 50, Shirina Khatun 16, Sadia Akter not out 16, Nishita Akter Nishi 15, Sadia Islam 11, Chamudi Prabodha 18/2, Chamodi Herath 14/2, Danodya Sewmini 31/1, Nethmi Upeksha 18/1.
Sri Lanka Under-19 Women – 128/4 (19.1 overs) – Sanjana Kavindi not out 90, Danodya Sewmini 19, Nethmi Upeksha 12, Thithi Das 21/2, Farjana Esmin 15/1, Afrin Mim 25/1.
Based on Sri Lanka Cricket reporting