Sri Lanka cruise to 8-wicket victory over Pakistan in 3rd T20I

Sri Lanka won the Women’s Under-19 T20 tri-series in Pakistan on October 16, defeating Bangladesh by four runs in the final at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. Sri Lanka scored 158 for six in 20 overs after Bangladesh chose to field; Bangladesh finished on 154 for seven.

Opener Sanjana Kavindi led Sri Lanka’s batting with 64 from 44 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes. Umayangana Peiris added an unbeaten 28, while Vimoksha Balasuriya made 23 and Nethmi Upeksha 22. Bangladesh captain Sadia Islam scored 59 from 35 balls, but Sri Lanka’s bowlers defended the total. Chamudi Praboda and Chamodhi Herath took two wickets each.

Separately, Sri Lanka’s men defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final T20I in Rawalpindi, completing a chase of Pakistan’s 168 for eight with 17 balls to spare. Kusal Mendis made an unbeaten 87 from 48 balls, according to The Island Sports; ThePapare also credited a partnership between Kusal and Kamindu Mendis with helping Sri Lanka secure the win.

The result was a consolation for Sri Lanka after Pakistan had won the first two matches, taking the three-match series 2-1. The reports provided no further details about upcoming fixtures.

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