Sri Lanka U19 Women enter the final group game of Pakistan Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series 2026, sitting pretty at the top of the standings, having secured four wins from their five outings to aggregate 8 points with a net run rate of +0.784. Their opponents, Bangladesh, sit second on the table with 4 points from four matches, managing two wins and two losses alongside a NRR of +0.439. With both sides already guaranteed a spot in the grand final, this fixture serves as a dry run for the title clash, giving both teams a vital opportunity to flex their muscles and claim mental supremacy before the high-stakes summit showdown.
Squads:
Sri Lanka U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Sanjana Kavindi, Nethmi Upeksha, Vimoksha Balasuriya, Manudi Nanayakkara, Shashini Gimhani, Pramudi Methsara, Danodya Sewmini, Limansa Thilakarathna, Chamudi Praboda (C), Aseni Thalagune, Chamodhi Herath
Bangladesh U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Mymuna Nahar Shorna, Ochena Jannat, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sadia Islam (C), Bibi Ayesha, Sadia Akter, Farjana Easmin, Sraboni Rani, Tithi Das, Oddrita Nowshin, Afrin Mim
Players to watch out:
Sadia Akter
Sadia Akter has quietly made her presence felt in the Bangladesh under-19 setup during the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan, showing immense composure at the crease with three not-outs from four matches to boast a staggering average of 101.00 alongside a handy strike rate of 116.09, proving she is someone who knows how to finish an innings and anchor her side when the chips are down.
Farjana Easmin
Farjana Easmin has been a dependable workhorse with the ball for Bangladesh, delivering tight spells across her four matches to bag six wickets at a miserly economy rate of 4.87 and a fine average of 13.00, consistently asking tough questions of the opposition batters and keeping the scoring choked in the middle overs.
Sanjana Kavindi
Sanjana Kavindi has lit up the tournament for Sri Lanka as the standout batter of the series so far, racking up 252 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 63.00 and a brisk strike rate of 136.21, highlighted by two fifties and a brilliant unbeaten knock of 90 that underlines her aggressive stroke-making capability with 31 boundaries and 7 sixes.
Limansa Thilakarathna
Limansa Thilakarathna has brought a lethal edge to the Sri Lankan bowling attack in her five outings, picking up 5 wickets while operating at a phenomenal strike rate of 10.80, highlighted by a sharp spell of 3 for 14 that shows her knack for breaking partnerships and making quick breakthroughs.
Pitch:
Iqbal Stadium is traditionally a balanced yet medium-scoring venue where pitches tend to favor batters early on before offering helpful conditions for spinners and bowlers as the match progresses. The surface generally plays true, though wear and tear over longer matches frequently brings slower bowlers into the game.
Weather:
The forecast calls for a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C with light rain expected during both the day and night, alongside a 35% daytime and 70% nighttime chance of precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sanjana Kavindi, Nethmi Upeksha, Vimoksha Balasuriya, Manudi Nanayakkara, Shashini Gimhani, Pramudi Methsara, Mymuna Nahar Shorna, Ochena Jannat, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sadia Islam, Bibi Ayesha
Match Details:
Date – October 14, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Broadcast – T.B.C.