India Cruise Past Sri Lanka; West Indies Dominate Malaysia to Seal Super Six Spots in ICC U19 T20 Women’s World Cup

India secured a dominant 60-run victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Thursday, becoming Group A toppers and advancing to the Super Six stage with an all-win record in the group matches.

Match Highlights: India vs. Sri Lanka

• India’s Innings:
  Opener G Trisha played a crucial knock of 49 runs off 44 balls (5×4, 1×6) on a challenging pitch to guide India to a competitive 118 for 9.
  • Trisha’s innings was instrumental in stabilizing the innings as wickets fell around her.
  • Late cameos from VJ Joshitha (14 off 9) and Mithila Vinod (16 off 10) added vital runs to India’s total.
• Sri Lanka’s Response:
  The Indian pacers tore through Sri Lanka’s top order, reducing them to 9 for 4 in just 3.2 overs.
  • Shabnam and Joshitha bowled fiery opening spells, while a run-out of Sri Lankan skipper Manudi Nanayakkara left them reeling at 12 for 5.
  • Spinner Parunika Sisodia (2/7) led the spin attack, dismantling the lower order, while Ayushi Shukla and Vaishnavi Sharma supported her brilliantly.
  • Sri Lanka could manage only 58 for 9 in their 20 overs, with Rashmika Sewwandi (15 off 12) being their sole double-digit scorer.

West Indies Crush Malaysia to Qualify for Super Six

In a virtual knockout match, the West Indies secured their Super Six spot with a 53-run victory over hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

• West Indies’ Innings:
  Despite struggling to accelerate, Assabi Callender’s steady 30 off 42 balls helped the West Indies post 112 for 7.
• Malaysia’s Collapse:
  Chasing 113, Malaysia started steadily at 38 for 2 after 10 overs but collapsed dramatically, losing their last eight wickets for 21 runs to be bowled out for 59.
  • Captain Samara Ramnath delivered a match-winning performance, claiming 4 wickets for 6 runs, triggering the collapse.
• Bowling Stars:
  Off-spinners Naijanni Cumberbatch and Erin Deane also contributed with two wickets each, ensuring relentless pressure on the Malaysian batters.

Group A Final Standings

1. India: Unbeaten in 3 matches, topped the group.
2. Sri Lanka: Qualified for Super Six despite the loss to India.
3. West Indies: Secured third spot with the win over Malaysia.
4. Malaysia: Eliminated after three consecutive defeats.

India and West Indies will carry their momentum into the Super Six stage, with India emerging as the team to beat in this edition.