Sri Lanka used the confidence they gained from their warm-up schedule to win against the United States of America (USA) in their opening match.
Sri Lanka used the confidence they gained from their warm-up schedule to win the opening match against United States of America (USA) at the inaugural ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Benoni.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat the United States made only 96/9 in the innings, the Sri Lankans pursued a less impressive target of 97 to win and took the slow burn route with steady pursuit. . on the final ball of 19th that’s all.
As Sri Lanka won by seven wickets in Wednesday’s warm-up against Scotland, Vishmi Gunarathne was the captain’s measured 34 from 40 balls (two fours) as she and Manudi Nanayakkara put together. Knock had a stable influence. 54 unbeaten partnerships to take teams home.
Having scored 32 of 31 balls (one for 4, one for 6), Nanayakkala closed the deal with six out of the last 19 balls.th Over – Ritupriya Singh bowled – 16 runs.
Early wickets by Bhumika Bhadriraju (2/17) and Snipdha Paul (3 overs 1/2 off for a 17-dot ball) gave the USA hopes of victory, but they didn’t have enough runs to play. bottom.
The opening pair of Laasaya Mullapudi and Disha Dhingra got off to a promising start with a partnership of 28, but after the former was locked up ahead for 3 by Dewmi Vihanga Wijerathne, the province suffered a depressing loss of wickets regularly. I fell into a pattern.
A steady procession between the wickets and the pavilion saw only three batsmen in double figures, with Ritu Priya Singh top-scoring with 22 (23 balls, 3 4 balls) and Dingra with a cautious 18 (26 balls). was executed after hitting out.
After starting the rot with the sacking of Mullapudi, off-spinner Wijerathne became the Sri Lankan bowler’s pick with pristine figures of 3/11 in four overs, and Vidushika Perera chipped in with her two wickets. She owns 15.
After all, it would prove half the job done.
Score Summary:
Toss: America chose the bat.
USA 9-96 in 20 overs (Ritu Priya Singh 22, Disha Dingra 18, Deumi Vihanga Wijelasne 11-3, Vidusika Perera 15-2)
Sri Lanka 3-100 in 19 overs (Vishmi Gunarathne 34 out, Manudi Nanayakkara 32 out, Bhumika Bhadriraju 17-2, Snigda Paul 1-2)
Sri Lanka won by seven wickets with six balls remaining.
