Super Six - Match 12, Bangi, January 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
Sri Lanka Women Under-19
99/8(20.0ov)
Australia Women Under-19
87/8(20.0ov)
Sri Lanka Women Under-19 beat Australia Women Under-19 by 12 runs
Win Projections to be updated soon
Right then, that is it from the game. We now move into the Semi-Finals of the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, 2025. Both matches will be played on Friday, the 31st of January. The first game will be between South Africa Women Under-19 and Australia Women Under-19 at 2.30 am GMT and the second game will be between India Women Under-19 and England Women Under-19 at 6.30 am GMT. Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Manudi Nanayakkara, the skipper of Sri Lanka Women Under-19, says that she is happy with the performance and she is happy to lead the team. Adds that the bowling was perfect and they can improve as well. Ends by saying that they did well and it was a good experience.
Lucy Hamilton, the skipper of Australia Women Under-19, says that it was a tight contest and it's a good learning experience. Adds that they need to improve on their batting and they will look to leave this behind.
Limansa Thilakaratne is the Player of the Match. She says that she feels great and their plan was to beat the Aussies with the spin. Adds that her dad was her biggest support and she is happy with the win.
Presentations coming up...
Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka Women Under-19 posted 99 runs in 20 overs, losing 8 wickets after a strong start. Australia Women Under-19's Lily Bassingthwaighte chipped 3 wickets while Hasrat Gill picked two and they led the bowling charge, setting up an exciting 100-run chase for their side.
Sri Lanka's bowlers were the architects of their victory, with Chamudi Praboda delivering a standout performance. Praboda, Pramudi Methsara and Aseni Thalagune each claimed 2 wickets, stifling the Australian batting lineup and restricting their scoring opportunities. The disciplined bowling display from the Sri Lankans ultimately proved decisive, as they secured a win over a traditionally strong Australian side.
Excellent from Sri Lanka Women Under-19 as they beat the mighty Aussies by 12 runs! They secured a thrilling victory and they go out of the contest with their heads held high. The Australians struggled to find their footing with the bat, managing a modest 87 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Caoimhe Bray was the lone bright spot for Australia, top-scoring with 27 runs off 32 balls, while Lucy Hamilton and Ines McKeon chipped in with 10 runs each. the rest of their batters failed ultimately falling short by 12 runs.
In over# 20
0W
1
1
1
2
2
Aseni Thalagune 18/2(3)
OUT! TIMBER! Excellent from Sri Lanka Women Under-19! Short, on off, Ainsworth looks to slog it but misses as the ball hits the timber. Sri Lanka Women Under-19 beat Australia Women Under-19 by 12 runs!
19.6
W
OUT! TIMBER! Excellent from Sri Lanka Women Under-19! Short, on off, Ainsworth looks to slog it but misses as the ball hits the timber. Sri Lanka Women Under-19 beat Australia Women Under-19 by 12 runs!
19.5
1
Short, on off, Lyons slogs it over mid-wicket for one.
19.4
1
Short, on off, Ainsworth taps it to mid on for one.
19.3
1
Short, on off, Lyons taps it to mid off for one.
19.2
2
Fuller, on off, Lyons flicks it over mid-wicket for a brace.
19.1
2
Bowls it on off, Lyons knocks it down to long on for a brace.
In over# 19
1
1
1
1
0
0W
Pramudi Methsara 16/2(4)
18.6
1
Bowls it on off, Lyons guides it to third man for one.
18.5
1
Full, on off, Ainsworth tucks it to mid on for one.
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