Sri Lanka Women’s Under-19 secured a dramatic four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women’s Under-19 in the third match of the Pakistan Women’s Under-19 T20 Tri-Series in Faisalabad, sealing the contest off the final delivery of the match.
Chasing 120 for victory, Sri Lanka held their nerve in a tense finish after opener Sanjana Kavindi’s composed 48 laid the foundation for the successful run chase.
Bangladesh recover after early setbacks
Bangladesh Women U19 endured a difficult start after losing opener Mymuna Nahar Shorna for just one in the second over.
Wicketkeeper Ochena Jannat and Nishita Akter Nishi briefly steadied the innings before Jannat was dismissed for 16. Another quick wicket followed as Bibi Ayesha departed without scoring, leaving Bangladesh struggling at 28/3.
Captain Sadia Islam then revived the innings alongside Nishita Akter Nishi with an important 56-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Sadia provided the momentum, striking 39 from just 22 deliveries, including four boundaries and two sixes, before being trapped lbw by Aseni Thalagune.
Nishita contributed a patient 26 before being run out, while Sadia Akter added 18 late in the innings. With the help of 10 extras, Bangladesh finished on 119/7 from their 20 overs.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers produced a disciplined display throughout the innings.
Aseni Thalagune returned outstanding figures of 2/12 from four overs, while Chamodhi Herath claimed 2/20. Danodya Sewmini and Pramudi Methsara chipped in with one wicket apiece as Bangladesh were restricted below the 120-run mark.
Kavindi anchors Sri Lanka chase
Sri Lanka’s pursuit began cautiously, with Nethmi Upeksha dismissed for four after the score had reached 13.
Sanjana Kavindi and Vimoksha Balasuriya then combined to transform the innings, adding 62 runs for the second wicket.
Balasuriya contributed a valuable 21 before Nishita Akter Nishi ended the partnership in the 13th over.
Kavindi continued to hold the innings together, producing the highest score of the match with 48 from 46 balls, including four fours and two sixes. However, Bangladesh fought back once she was dismissed with Sri Lanka still requiring 38 runs.
Bangladesh force dramatic finish
The match swung dramatically in the closing overs as Bangladesh’s bowlers and fielders triggered a collapse.
Shashini Gimhani was bowled by Afrin Mim, while Manudi Nanayakkara and Pramudi Methsara were both run out, leaving Sri Lanka under pressure heading into the final over.
Despite the late wickets, Danodya Sewmini remained composed, finishing unbeaten on 10 from seven balls. Together with Limansa Thilakarathna, who remained not out on two, she guided Sri Lanka home from the final delivery to complete a thrilling four-wicket victory.
Bangladesh bowlers impress despite defeat
Bangladesh’s bowling attack kept the contest alive until the very end.
Nishita Akter Nishi was the standout performer, taking 2/26 in her four overs, while Afrin Mim delivered an economical spell of 1/19.
Farjana Easmin also picked up one wicket, but Bangladesh ultimately fell just short as Sri Lanka reached 120/6 on the final ball to record a memorable last-ball win.
