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Sri Lanka U19 Women Dominate New Zealand in Thrilling U19 Women's T20 Tri-Series Match

24 September, 2024 - 12:20PM
Sri Lanka U19 Women Dominate New Zealand in Thrilling U19 Women's T20 Tri-Series Match
Credit: srilankasports.com

Sri Lanka U19 Women faced the New Zealand development Women’s team in the second game of the U19 Women T20 Tri-Series 2024 held in Australia and recorded a thumping win by 69 runs.

Sri Lanka’s Dominating Batting Performance

Batting first Sri Lanka Women posted 148 off their twenty overs. A lower-order counter punch from Rashmika Sewwandi took Sri Lanka from a rather struggling to a fighting position with her unbeaten 36 off 19 deliveries. At the top of the order Sanjana Kavindi anchored the innings while the wickets were tumbling at the other end, Kavindi’s 30 off 38 set the tone for Rashmika Sewwandi to go berserk at the end of the innings.

New Zealand’s Struggles Against Sri Lanka’s Bowling Attack

In reply, apart from opener Eve Wolland, any of the all the other Kiwi batters struggled against the strong Sri Lankan bowling outfit. The Kiwis batters were bowled out for just 79 runs in the 18th over.

Outstanding Bowling Performance by Sri Lanka

The bowling charge was led by Pramudi Methsara who grabbed 3 wickets with just giving away 6 runs. Rashmika Sewwandi had a game to remember as she picked up 2 of the top-order wickets with the new ball just right after her dashing batting display. Chamodi Perera also contributed with the ball with 2 wickets.

Looking Ahead to the Next Match

Sri Lanka U19 women will meet the Australia U19 women on the 22nd of September for the second game of the Tri-Series.

Stay Tuned for More Updates

Stay tuned with Sri Lanka’s NO.1 Sports Channel thePapare to get the latest updates on the U19 Women T20 Tri-Series 2024.

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Cricket Australia women's national cricket team Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team New Zealand women's national cricket team Dream11 Twenty20 U19 Women's T20 Tri-Series Sri Lanka U19 Women New Zealand Women Rashmika Sewwandi Pramudi Methsara
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