U19 Women's World Cup: India beat Sri Lanka by 60 runs

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Source: BCCI

India Remains Unbeaten, Qualifies for Super Six with a Dominant 60-Run Victory

India extended their winning streak at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 by defeating Sri Lanka by 60 runs on Thursday. With this emphatic victory at the Bayuemas Oval, India finished the Group A stage undefeated and secured the top spot to advance to the Super Six.

The defending champions showcased their strength in all departments of the game, posting 118/9 in their 20 overs before dismantling Sri Lanka’s batting lineup and restricting them to a mere 58/9.

Match Overview

  • Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
  • India’s Total: 118/9 in 20 overs
  • Sri Lanka’s Response: 58/9 in 20 overs
  • Result: India won by 60 runs
  • Top Performer: Gongadi Trisha scored 49 runs off 44 balls.

First Innings: India’s Resilient Batting Performance

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first, immediately putting pressure on India.

  • Early Setback: India lost two quick wickets in the fourth over as G Kamalini and Sanika Chalke fell cheaply to Pramudi Methsara, leaving India at 17/2.
  • Key Partnership: Skipper Niki Prasad and Gongadi Trisha added a vital 31-run stand before Prasad was dismissed for 11 runs by Aseni Thalagune.
  • Trisha’s Knock: Trisha anchored the innings, scoring 49 runs with five fours and one six. She was eventually dismissed in the 14th over.
  • Late Contributions: Mithila Vinod (16 off 10 balls) and Joshitha VJ (14 runs) added crucial runs to push India to a competitive 118/9.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were effective, with Methsara leading the charge, claiming 2/10 in her four overs.

Second Innings: Indian Bowlers Dominate

Chasing 119, Sri Lanka faced relentless pressure from India’s disciplined bowling attack.

  • Early Collapse: Shabnam Shaki’s fiery spell reduced Sri Lanka to 9/4 in the fourth over, removing Sumudu Nisansala and Dahami Sanethma.
  • Captain’s Misfortune: Sri Lankan skipper Manudi Nanayakkara fell victim to a mix-up, getting run out with just five runs to her name.
  • Middle-Order Resistance: Rashmika Sewwandi tried to steady the innings with 15 runs, but Parunika Sisodia dismissed her to tighten India’s grip.
  • Tail-End Fight: Despite their top order crumbling, Sri Lanka’s lower order managed to bat out the 20 overs, finishing at 58/9.

India’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Parunika Sisodia (2/7 in 4 overs) and Shabnam Shaki (2/12) delivering exceptional performances. Vaishnavi Sharma also chipped in with an economical 4-1-3-1 spell.

Key Highlights

  1. Trisha’s Heroics: Trisha stood tall with the bat, narrowly missing her half-century, and her innings provided the backbone of India’s total.
  2. Bowling Masterclass: Indian bowlers displayed impeccable control, reducing Sri Lanka to 12/5 in just 4.2 overs, effectively sealing the game early.
  3. Team Depth: Contributions from both the top and lower order with the bat, combined with a collective bowling effort, underline India’s all-round strength.

Group A Standings and Next Steps

India topped Group A with three wins from three games, maintaining a remarkable net run rate of +5.035. Sri Lanka, despite the loss, finished second, followed by West Indies, while hosts Malaysia were eliminated.

India’s unbeaten run has made them the favorites heading into the Super Six stage, where they will face tougher competition.

Brief Scores

  • India: 118/9 in 20 overs (Gongadi Trisha 49; Pramudi Methsara 2/10)
  • Sri Lanka: 58/9 in 20 overs (Rashmika Sewwandi 15; Parunika Sisodia 2/7)

India’s balanced approach and clinical execution have set the tone for the Super Six stage. Fans can expect more thrilling performances as they continue their quest to defend the title.

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