U19 WC: Sri Lanka Women Beat West Indies by 81 Runs to Register Second Win
Sri Lanka delivered a stellar team performance to defeat the West Indies by 81 runs, continuing their strong start in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
Kuala Lumpur: Sri Lanka delivered a stellar team performance to defeat the West Indies by 81 runs, continuing their strong start in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
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Key Partnerships Propel Sri Lanka to a Strong Total
Two crucial partnerships helped Sri Lanka set a challenging total. Openers Sumudu Nisansala and Sanjana Kavindi got off to a flying start, racing to 48 without loss in the powerplay. Nisansala played a brilliant shot, hitting Selena Ross for an emphatic six over midwicket.
Although Nisansala was dismissed in the seventh over, captain Manudi Nanayakkara took charge, building a second-wicket partnership of 48 runs with Kavindi. Nanayakkara contributed 37 runs, while Dahami Sanethma added an unbeaten 31 from 25 balls, helping Sri Lanka reach 166/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
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West Indies Struggle in Run Chase
In response, the West Indies struggled to keep up with the required run rate, losing wickets at regular intervals. Left-arm spinner Chamudi Praboda was instrumental in breaking the top order, and Aseni Thalagune played a key role by dismissing skipper Samara Ramnath, who had scored 24 runs from 23 balls.
Praboda was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 16 runs, while Thilakaratne took 2 wickets for 7 runs. The West Indies were ultimately bowled out for 85 in 19.4 overs, falling short by 81 runs.
Brief Scores:
- Sri Lanka: 166/5 in 20 overs (Sanjana Kavindi 38, Manudi Nanayakkara 37; Selena Ross 2-25, Jahzara Claxton 1-20)
- West Indies: 85 all out in 19.4 overs (Samara Ramnath 24, Jahzara Claxton 15; Chamudi Praboda 3-16, Limasa Thilakaratne 2-7)
Sri Lanka won by 81 runs.
