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
- India: Unbeaten in 3 matches, topped the group.
- Sri Lanka: Qualified for Super Six despite the loss to India.
- West Indies: Secured third spot with the win over Malaysia.
- 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.