Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Bangladesh Women U19 | ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup | Match 3

In the ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup match on December 16, 2024, at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Bangladesh Women Under-19s secured a 28-run victory over Sri Lanka Women Under-19s in a rain-affected 17-over game. Cricket World

Bangladesh Innings:

After being put in to bat, Bangladesh posted 122 for 9 in their 17 overs. Sadia Akter top-scored with a brisk 31 off 25 balls, including three sixes, providing crucial momentum. Afifa Ashima contributed 25 runs, and Sumaiya Akter added 24, with their 49-run partnership being pivotal. Sri Lanka's Rashmika Sewwandi was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for 23 runs. Cricket World

Sri Lanka Innings:

In response, Sri Lanka managed 94 for 8 in their 17 overs. Sanjana Kavindi scored 21 runs off 13 balls, and Rashmika Sewwandi added 20, but the team struggled to build substantial partnerships. Bangladesh's bowlers were effective, with Sumaiya Akter taking 3 wickets for 12 runs, and Nishita Akter Nishi earning the Player of the Match honors for her 2 wickets for 16 runs. Cricket World

Match Summary:

• Bangladesh Women Under-19s: 122/9 in 17 overs

  • Top Scorers:
    • Sadia Akter: 31 (25 balls)
    • Afifa Ashima: 25 (23 balls)
    • Sumaiya Akter: 24 (21 balls)
  • Top Bowlers:
    • Rashmika Sewwandi: 4/23
    • Pramudi Methsara: 2/11
    • Aseni Thalagune: 2/20

• Sri Lanka Women Under-19s: 94/8 in 17 overs

  • Top Scorers:
    • Sanjana Kavindi: 21 (13 balls)
    • Rashmika Sewwandi: 20 (23 balls)
  • Top Bowlers:
    • Sumaiya Akter: 3/12
    • Farjana Easmin: 2/12
    • Nishita Akter Nishi: 2/16

This victory highlights Bangladesh's strong performance in both batting and bowling, effectively managing the challenges posed by the rain-shortened format.

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