Unbeaten with 3 wins, hosts Australia are slated to go up against Sri Lanka, who lost their previous game to the hosts following a winning start against New Zealand to this Under-19 Twenty20 (T20) Tri-Series. The match no. 5 will be played at Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast, on the 25th of September 2024, starting at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Australia U19 – Bonnie Berry, Caoimhe Bray, Ella Briscoe, Maggie Clark, Samara Dulvin, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Juliette Morton, Lucy Hamilton, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Amy Hunter, Eleanor Larosa, Ines McKeon, Ribhya Syan, Tegan Williamson, Elizabeth Worthley, Hayley Zauch
Sri Lanka U19 – Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Sumudu Nisansala, Sanjana Kavindi, Vimoksha Balasuriya, Rashmi Nethranjali, Erandi Hansamali, Pramudi Methsara, Hiruni Hansika, Chamodi Praboda, Dahami Sanethma, Asheni Thalagune, Shehara Induwari, Danuli Thennekoon, Nethagi Isuranjali, Limansa Thilakarathne
Players to watch out:
Lily Bassingthwaighte
The teen all-rounder from Queensland, opening the batting, scored an impressive 65-ball 61*, including 6 boundaries, and picked up a wicket, conceding just 9 runs from her two overs in her only outing thus far. She had an impressive first outing with the Under-19 team, and it is hoped she continues in this form.
Juliette Morton
The teen spinner, from a couple of innings in an U19 tri-series earlier this year, produced bowling figures of 0/23 (2) and 2/12 (2). Juliette has further impressed in this series, scalping 3 wickets from as many outings, maintaining an economy rate of 3.78. Given her form, she can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Sanjana Kavindi
The 15-year-old opening batter, in a U19 tri-series earlier this year on home soil, registered scores of 28, 8, 39, and 20. Carrying the momentum into this series, Sanjana registered a 38-ball 30 in the series opener, and though she departed cheaply for 6 in her subsequent outing, she can be relied upon for runs.
Pramudi Methsara
The teen pacer, in her first outing with the U19 team, produced outstanding bowling figures of 3/6 (3.3) and conceded 8 runs in her only over in the following game. From 2 outings, she has struck 3 wickets, averaging 4.67 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.11. She will be counted on to get back amongst the wickets.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Bill Pippen Oval provides a well-balanced playing surface, promising a gripping contest between bat and ball. This is evident from the average score in the 130s, and bowlers, both pacers and spinners, benefit from the assistance off the pitch.
Weather:
The conditions are favorable for a game of cricket in Gold Coast, with partly cloudy skies, moderate winds, and a humidity level of 62%. The temperature is expected to range in the early 20s, and the likelihood of rain is minimal.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sumudu Nisansala, Ines McKeon, Hasrat Gill, Ella Briscoe, Sanjana Kavindi, Lucy Hamilton, Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Maggie Clark, Chamodi Praboda, Pramudi Methsara
Match details:
Date – September 25, 2024
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on cricket.com.au match center web portal.