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England Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19, 5th unofficial T20I, Women's Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia, 2026

t20Sri Lanka Women U19 won by 35 runs
Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
17 Apr 2026, 5:30 am IST
england women u19 won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Sri Lanka Women U19
Top Performers

Sri Lanka Women U19

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Vimoksha Balasuriya34404085
Sanjana Kavindi26333078.79

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Eliza Bristowe41533.8
Venus Weerappuli2623

England Women U19

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Amelia Oliver16231069.57
Shristi Patil121210100

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Limansa Thilakarathna2.31234.8
Aseni Thalagune41223
Sri Lanka Women U9 Inning 1Score: 104 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Sanjana Kavindic Prarthana Reddy b Venus Weerappuli26333078.79
Vimoksha Balasuriyac Bea Willis b Eliza Bristowe34404085
Shayani Thennakoonc Bea Willis b Eliza Bristowe360050
Nethagi Isuranjalib Venus Weerappuli03000
Shashini Gimhanic Diya Badge b Eliza Bristowe160016.67
Nethmi Upeksharun out (Diya Badge)16211076.19
Limansa Thilakarathnac and b Bryony Gillgrass03000
Pramudi Methsarac Diya Badge b Bea Willis3300100
Danodya Sewmininot out130033.33
Aseni Thalagunenot out120050
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Bea Willis30291089.7
Clara Thaker40170044.2
Bryony Gillgrass40151003.8
Eliza Bristowe40153023.8
Eve ONeill30180016
Venus Weerappuli2062003
England Women U9 Inning 1Score: 69
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Amelia Oliverc Nethmi Upeksha b Pramudi Methsara16231069.57
Genevieve Jeerc Pramudi Methsara b Danodya Sewmini270028.57
Shristi Patilb Aseni Thalagune121210100
Bryony Gillgrassb Pramudi Methsara250040
Prarthana Reddyb Limansa Thilakarathna7130053.85
Diya Badgeb Limansa Thilakarathna7130053.85
Eliza Bristoweb Chamodi Praboda7100070
Bea Willisc Sanjana Kavindi b Shashini Gimhani6510120
Eve ONeillb Aseni Thalagune02000
Clara Thakernot out130033.33
Venus Weerappulic Vimoksha Balasuriya b Limansa Thilakarathna260033.33
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Danodya Sewmini20111005.5
Chamodi Praboda30121014
Aseni Thalagune40122013
Pramudi Methsara30112013.7
Limansa Thilakarathna2.30123004.8
Shashini Gimhani2081014

Match Summary

England Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19 - 5th Unofficial T20I, Women's Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia, 2026

Match Date: April 17, 2026
Venue: Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane

Match Summary

Sri Lanka Women U19 emerged victorious by 35 runs against England Women U19. Vimoksha Balasuriya top-scored with 34 runs for Sri Lanka, while Eliza Bristowe's bowling performance of 3 wickets for 15 runs stood out for England. Limansa Thilakarathna claimed the best bowling figures for Sri Lanka with 3 wickets for 12 runs.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with England Women U19 winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Sri Lanka Women U19 posted a total of 104 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Vimoksha Balasuriya, who scored a vital 34 runs off 40 balls, including four boundaries. Sanjana Kavindi also contributed with a brisk 26 off 33 balls.

In response, England Women U19 struggled against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack and were bowled out for just 69 runs in 16.3 overs. The English batters found it difficult to build any substantial partnerships as wickets fell at regular intervals. Amelia Oliver was the top scorer for England with 16 runs.

Sri Lanka's bowling was spearheaded by Limansa Thilakarathna, who took crucial wickets at key moments, finishing with figures of 3/12 in her spell of 2.3 overs. Aseni Thalagune also chipped in with two important wickets.

Eliza Bristowe was the standout performer for England with the ball, taking three wickets for just 15 runs in her four-over spell, showing great control and skill.

The match featured some excellent fielding moments, including a notable catch by Bea Willis and a runout executed by Diya Badge.

Overall, it was a comprehensive performance by Sri Lanka Women U19, securing a well-deserved victory in this encounter.