Faisalabad 9 Oct (DIGITAL ITLA): In the sixth fixture of the University of Lahore U19 Women’s T20 Tri-Series held at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, Sri Lanka delivered an impressive performance to defeat Pakistan by nine wickets. This marks Sri Lanka's first victory against Pakistan in the ongoing tournament.
Batting first after losing the toss, Pakistan posted 110 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Komal Khan emerged as the top scorer for the hosts, making 54 runs off 59 balls with the help of seven fours. She was well-supported by her opening partner Ravail Farhan, who contributed 26 runs from as many balls with four fours, as the pair built a 57-run opening partnership.
In response, the Sri Lankan team chased down the target in 15.2 overs, losing just one wicket. Opening batter Sanjana Kavindi played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 61 runs off 46 balls, hitting one six and eight fours, while Vimoksha Balasooriya remained not out on 43 runs. Following her stellar performance, Sanjana Kavindi was named Player of the Match. The Pakistan women's team will next face Bangladesh in the seventh fixture of the tournament on Sunday, October 11.
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