India and Sri Lanka recorded their second consecutive victories in Group A of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup with dominant performances against Malaysia and West Indies in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
India's left-arm spin duo, Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla, delivered a spectacular bowling display to set up an easy win over Malaysia. Vaishnavi was the standout performer, claiming 5 wickets for just 5 runs, including a remarkable hat-trick, while Shukla contributed 3 for 8. Electing to field, India dismissed Malaysia for a mere 31 runs in 14.3 overs, with no Malaysian batter scoring more than 5. In response, India chased down the target in just 2.5 overs without losing a wicket, thanks to Gongadi Trisha's aggressive 27 off 12 balls and Kamalini G's 4 off 5.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, showcased an all-round performance in their 81-run victory over West Indies. Batting first, they posted an imposing total of 166 for 5, powered by contributions from Sanjana Kavindi (39), Manudi Nanayakkara (41), and Dahami Sanethma (31*), aided by 36 extras. Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Chamodi Praboda was instrumental in the powerplay, taking 3 for 16 and breaking the West Indies' top order. Despite a fighting 24 off 23 balls by captain Samara Ramnath, West Indies fell short, finishing at 90.
India and Sri Lanka will face each other on Thursday to determine the Group A toppers. The match promises to be a thrilling clash between India’s dominant bowling attack and Sri Lanka’s high-scoring batting lineup.
Updated on 21st January, 2025 by MyFortune11 Team.