Achena Jannat
Mymuna Naher
Nishita Akter Nishi
Shirina Khatun
Sadia Islam
Sadia Akter✱
Chamudi Praboda
Chamodhi Herath
Pramudi Methsara
Danodya Sewmini
Aseni Thalagune
Sanjana Kavindi✱
Vimoksha Balasuriya
Nethmi Upeksha
Limansa Thilakaratne
Shashini Gimhani✱
Farjana Easmin
Oddrita Nowshin
Kumari Srabonirani
Tithi Das Aporna
In a heart‑stopping finish at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Sri Lanka U19-Women edged Bangladesh U19-Women by two wickets with just nine balls to spare. The match’s defining moment came when Sanjana Kavindi unleashed a ferocious 90‑run assault, turning a modest chase into a thrilling victory for the visitors.
Match Summary
Winning the toss, Bangladesh U19-Women elected to bat under hazy sunshine and a temperature hovering around 34 °C. Opening the innings, Achena Jannat set the tone with a blistering 50 off 36 balls, anchoring a total of 126‑8 in the allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh’s innings was bolstered by solid contributions from the middle order, but they fell short of the 130‑run benchmark that would have given them a comfortable cushion.
In response, Sri Lanka U19-Women began cautiously but soon found momentum. After a steady start, Sanjana Kavindi exploded, smashing 90 runs from 59 deliveries, peppered with six fours and three towering sixes. Her innings propelled Sri Lanka to a total of 128‑4 in just 19.1 overs, sealing a two‑wicket triumph. The final wicket fell with 9 balls remaining, and the scoreboard read 128‑4, confirming the win.
Key Performances
Sanjana Kavindi (SLWU19) – 90 runs off 59 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes. Her aggressive stroke‑play dismantled Bangladesh’s bowling attack and provided the decisive push in the chase.
Achena Jannat (BANWU19) – 50 runs off 36 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes. Jannat’s quickfire half‑century kept Bangladesh in contention early on.
Chamudi Praboda (BANWU19) – 2/18 in 4 overs. Praboda’s disciplined line and length earned crucial early wickets.
Chamodhi Herath (BANWU19) – 2/14 in 3 overs. Her economical spell kept the run‑rate in check during the middle overs.
Farjana Easmin (SLWU19) – 1/15 in 4 overs. Easmin contributed with a tidy spell, restricting Bangladesh’s run‑flow in the death overs.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived when Achena Jannat broke the 30‑run partnership with a boundary, giving Bangladesh a solid platform. However, the second, and decisive, turning point was Kavindi’s partnership with the lower order after she reached her fifty. Her aggressive intent forced Bangladesh to bowl wide‑outside the off‑stump, resulting in a series of boundaries that tilted the momentum.
Another crucial moment was the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s number‑three batter at 45/2. The wicket sparked a brief collapse, but Kavindi’s composure under pressure and her ability to rotate the strike kept the chase alive. The final overs saw Sri Lanka needing 12 runs from 12 balls; Kavindi’s quick singles and a boundary off the penultimate ball sealed the win.
Series Implications
This victory catapults Sri Lanka U19-Women to the top of the Women's Under‑19 Tri‑Series in Pakistan 2026 standings, giving them a vital edge ahead of the final round‑robin matches. Bangladesh U19-Women, despite the loss, remain in contention thanks to a respectable total and a competitive performance from Jannat.
Both teams will now look to fine‑tune their strategies. Sri Lanka will aim to build on Kavindi’s form, while Bangladesh will seek to support Jannat with more depth in the middle order. The next fixtures promise more high‑octane cricket, and fans can follow live scores via the "Bangladesh U19-Women vs Sri Lanka U19-Women Youth T20 Thur" feed.
Overall, the match delivered a classic youth T20 spectacle, showcasing emerging talent and the growing competitiveness of women’s under‑19 cricket in South Asia. As the series progresses, the battle for the title will intensify, making every run and wicket crucial in the race for the championship.