Sri Lanka Women U19 won a nail biter by 8 runs over England Women U19 to kick off their T20 Tri-Series campaign in Australia.
Taking first lease after winning the toss, Sri Lanka posted a compatible 136 for 6 off 20 overs with opening batter Sanjana Kavindi leading the way with a defining 45 off 33 deliveries, striking 5 fours and 2 sixes.
England Women U19 were restricted to 128 despite a brave effort as Sri Lanka’s spin attack got on top with. Limansa Thilakarathne and Chamodi Praboda claiming 3 wickets each.
Chief Scores
Sri Lanka U19 Women136/6 (20) Sanjana Kavindi 45, Nethagi Isuranjali 25, Venus Weerappuli 2/19
England U19 Women 128 (19.2) Genevieve Jeer 23, Bea Willis 21, Clara Thaker 20, Limansa Thilakarathne 3/26, Chamodi Praboda 3/32, Aseni Thalagune 2/17
