Sri Lanka concluded the Under-19 Women’s T20 Tri-Series 2024 on a high by defeating New Zealand by seven runs in a thrilling encounter played at the Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia yesterday.

Skipper Manudi Nanayakkara led from the front by top scoring for the Islanders. Player of the Match Nanayakkara scored 41 which included five boundaries and one six. 

In addition, Vimoksha Balasuriya continued her good form with a contribution of 24, which took Sri Lanka to a respectable total of 110 at the end of their 20 overs.

In reply, New Zealand were placed in a good position where they were 40 for the loss of two wickets at one stage. 

However, due to some disciplined bowling in the middle phase of the innings by the Sri Lankan bowlers the New Zealanders fell seven runs short of their target. 

Chamodi Perera and Pramudi Methsara grabbed two wickets a piece in the process.

The ODI edition of this Tri-Series will commence on September 30 where Sri Lanka will face Australia Under-19 Women in the opening game.

Chief scores: Sri Lanka Under-19 Women: 110/9 in 20 overs (Manudi Nanayakkara 41, Vimoksha Balasuriya 24, Kate Irwin 3/13, Anika Todd 3/22)

New Zealand Under-19 Women: 103/6 in 20 overs (Eve Wolland 23, Izzy Sharp 22, Chamodi Perera 2/12, Pramudi Methsara 2/15). (Agencies)