Pakistan U-19 and Sri Lanka U-19 head into this clash following starkly contrasting fortunes in their previous outings. Pakistan claimed bragging rights the last time these two sides met at Faisalabad, comfortably chasing down Sri Lanka’s total of 124 to secure a five-wicket victory. However, the hosts were quickly brought back down to earth in their subsequent fixture against Bangladesh, suffering a setback that exposed vulnerability in their middle order. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have had to endure a frustrating run of consistency issues, struggling to string together complete performances with both bat and ball in these conditions.
Squads:
Pakistan U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Ravail Farhan, Komal Khan, Pakeeza Shabbir, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aqsa Habib, Shahar Bano, Fizza Fiaz (C), Mah Noor Iqbal, Maham Nazakat, Rozina Akram, Mahnoor Zeb
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
Players to watch out:
Komal Khan
Komal Khan has been the standout batter in the series so far, topping the run charts with 115 runs across three innings. She has anchored Pakistan’s batting order reliably, averaging 38.33 while striking at 107.47. Her campaign features a half-century, along with 14 boundaries and a hit over the fence, showing her ability to balance caution with calculated aggression at the top.
Mahnoor Zeb
Mahnoor Zeb has spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling attack, leading the overall wicket-takers list with 6 scalps in 3 matches. She has maintained tight control over opposing batters, giving away just 5.66 runs per over across her 12 overs of bowling. With best bowling figures of 3/18 and an impressive strike rate of a wicket every 12 balls, she has consistently broken partnerships when her side needed it most.
Sanjana Kavindi
Sanjana Kavindi has made an immediate impact for Sri Lanka in just 2 matches, accumulating 55 runs at an average of 27.50. She narrowly missed out on a half-century with a top score of 48, showing great composure against quality attacks. Striking at 105.76 with 5 fours and 2 sixes under her belt, she has quickly established herself as a key run-scorer for her team in this tournament.
Aseni Thalagune
Aseni Thalagune has been extremely efficient with the ball for Sri Lanka, picking up 3 wickets across 2 outings while keeping things remarkably quiet. Bowling 8 full overs, she has conceded only 36 runs at a miserly economy rate of 4.50. Her best spell of 2/12 highlights her capacity to apply heavy scoreboard pressure and pick up crucial breakthroughs without giving away free runs.
Pitch:
The pitch is a true batter’s paradise with flat, dead surfaces, the track at Iqbal Stadium offers a balanced contest in white-ball cricket. While fast bowlers can extract a bit of early movement under cloudy conditions or light morning humidity, the pitch flattens out, offering true bounce for stroke-play. As the game wears on, the surface slows down, bringing spinners into play.
Weather:
The conditions will be sunny during the daytime, reaching a high of 36°C with winds coming from the south at 9 mph. In the evening, conditions shift to light rain with temperatures dropping to a low of 24°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sanjana Kavindi, Nethmi Upeksha, Vimoksha Balasuriya, Manudi Nanayakkara, Shashini Gimhani, Ravail Farhan, Komal Khan, Pakeeza Shabbir, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Mahnoor Zeb
Match Details:
Date – October 9, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Broadcast – T.B.C.