Sri Lanka Women U-19 vs West Indies Women U-19: Highlights & Match Report 2025 Sri Lanka’s Commanding Performance with the Bat
Winning the toss, the Sri Lanka Women Under-19s decided to bat first, a decision that proved to be fruitful. They set a challenging target of 166/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to an impressive team effort.
Match Highlights: Sri Lanka vs. West Indies Women’s U-19
Key Highlights:
- Joshitha VJ & Parunika Sisodia (India) shine with the ball.
- Dahami Sanethma (Sri Lanka) anchors with the bat, scoring a match-winning 55.
- Malaysia bowled out for 23, the lowest of the tournament so far.
- India’s massive Net Run Rate sets them atop Group
Full Stats & Details
- Star Performers:
- Joshitha VJ: 2 wickets in one over, including the Windies skipper.
- Parunika Sisodia: 3/8 (Player of the Match).
- Aayushi Shukla: 2 wickets.
- 3 run-outs by Indian fielders.
- Star Performers:
- India’s Chase: Reached 45/1 in 4.2 overs.
- Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke steered India to victory.
- Points Table: India leads Group A with 2 points and a NRR of +8.646.
India and Sri Lanka secured their second wins in Group A of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 with dominant victories in Kuala Lumpur. Sri Lanka defeated West Indies in an all-round display, posting 166/5 before bowling out their opponents for 78. Meanwhile, India’s left-arm spin duo, Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla, starred in a crushing win over Malaysia. Vaishnavi claimed a hat-trick and finished with 5/5, while Shukla took 3/8, as Malaysia were bowled out for just 31 in 14.3 overs.
India’s openers chased the target in just 2.5 overs, with Gongadi Trisha smashing 27 off 12 balls. Both India and Sri Lanka remain unbeaten, setting up a thrilling clash on Thursday to determine the Group A toppers. The game will feature India’s exceptional bowling unit against Sri Lanka’s high-scoring batting lineup, promising a battle of strengths between two in-form teams.
Sri Lanka’s Dominance Over Hosts Malaysia
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia
- Venue: Kuala Lumpur
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 139 runs.
- Sri Lanka Innings: Posted 162/6 in 20 overs.
- Star Performers:
- Dahami Sanethma: First tournament half-century (55 off 52).
- Sanjana Kavindi: 30 off 13 balls.
- Hiruni Kumari: 28 off 21 balls.
- Late fireworks by Shashini Gimhani.
- Star Performers:
- Malaysia Bowling Highlights:
- Siti Nazwah: 2 wickets in one over.
- Malaysia Innings: Bowled out for 23 runs.
- Star Performers:
- Chamudi Praboda: 3/5.
- Manudi Nanayakkara: 2 wickets in one over.
- Aseni Thalagune: Stunning direct hit for a run-out.
- 2 more run-outs sealed Malaysia’s collapse.
- Star Performers:
Points of Interest:
India’s Dominance:
- Defending champions India made a strong statement, showcasing their all-round excellence with bat, ball, and fielding.
- The bowling unit dismantled West Indies for a paltry 44 runs, led by the pace-spin combo of Joshitha VJ and Parunika Sisodia.
Sri Lanka’s Comprehensive Win:
- Sri Lanka’s performance highlighted their batting depth and bowling precision.
- Dahami Sanethma‘s composed half-century and the support from openers and middle-order bats ensured a competitive total.
- Their bowlers completely outclassed Malaysia, with contributions from Chamudi Praboda, Manudi Nanayakkara, and excellent fielding efforts, including multiple run-outs.
Malaysia’s Struggles:
- Despite home advantage, Malaysia faltered under pressure with both bat and ball.
- The early dismissal of their key batters by Sri Lanka’s bowlers put them on the back foot, and they never recovered.
Tournament Outlook After Day 2:
- India and Sri Lanka now lead Group A with emphatic victories.
- West Indies and Malaysia will need strong comebacks to stay in contention.
- India’s impressive Net Run Rate (+8.646) gives them a significant edge.
Final Thoughts
Cricket fans witnessed a thrilling game filled with standout performances and dramatic moments. Sri Lanka Women Under-19s’ all-round display was too much for the West Indies Women Under-19s to handle. As the tournament progresses, both teams will aim to improve and give their best in the remaining matches.
Stay tuned for more exciting matches in the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025!