The ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 has reached the much-awaited Super Six stage, where teams battle to keep their championship dreams alive. Match 5 promises an electrifying showdown between Sri Lanka and Scotland, two teams with contrasting campaigns so far. The action unfolds on January 26, 2025, at 08:00 AM IST, at the scenic Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
Sri Lanka, riding high after two wins from three matches in the group stage, seek to maintain their dominance. Meanwhile, Scotland with a single victory in Group D, are determined to turn the tables.

Squads:
Sri Lanka Women’s U19 Cricket Team
Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Hiruni Hansika, Sumudu Nisansala, Dahami Sanethma, Rashmi Nethranjali, Sashini Gimhani, Asheni Thalagune, Pramudi Methsara, Chamodi Praboda, Sanjana Kavindi, Danuli Thennakoon, Limansa Thilakaratne, Shehara Induwari
Scotland Women’s U19 Cricket Team
Amelie Baldie, Molly Barbour-Smith, Gabriella Fontenla, Lucy Forrester Smith, Pippa Kelly, Maisie Maceira, Kirsty McColl, Niamh Muir, Charlotte Nevard, Mollie Parker, Nayma Sheikh, Rosie Speedy, Pippa Sproul, Jenna Stanton, Emma Walsingham
Players to watch out:
Pramudi Methsara
The 15-year-old has been a standout bowler for Sri Lanka in the tournament. In the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup, she recorded impressive figures of 1/17 against Malaysia, 2/11 against Bangladesh, and 0/18 against India. Her consistency continued in the group stage of the ongoing tournament, where she registered 0/1 against Malaysia, 1/16 against West Indies, and 2/10 against India.
Rashmika Sewwandi
She is an 18-year-old all-rounder known for her impactful performances. In the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup, she contributed 1/3 against Malaysia, 20 runs and 4/23 against Bangladesh, and 0/28 against India. Extending her form, in the World Cup group stages, she added 1/2 against Malaysia, 0/13 against West Indies, and 15 runs and 1/17 against India.
Nayma Sheikh
She is a crucial player with 7 T20Is at the senior level, where she has taken 6 wickets with the best of 4/14. After a lackluster performance in the warm-ups, she bounced back in the group stage, taking 1/2 against Australia, 2/19 against Nepal, and 2/15 against Bangladesh.
Pippa Sproul
The 16-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is known for her resilience at the crease. In the warm-ups, she scored 25(33) against Nigeria and followed it with knocks of 3(4) against Australia, 35(47) against Nepal, and 43(41) against Bangladesh in the group stage, solidifying her role as a dependable batter.
Pitch:
The Bayuemas Oval offers a competitive pitch favoring bowlers, with the average score hovering around the 120s. Both spinners and pacers are likely to thrive on this track. Batters will need to focus on technique and shot selection to succeed.
Weather:
Cricket fans can look forward to a sunny day with partly cloudy skies and temperatures at 31°C. With 81% humidity and minimal chances of rain, a full game is expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Pippa Sproul, Nayma Sheikh, Maisie Maceira, Amelie Baldie, Sanjana Kavindi, Dahami Sanethma, Chamodi Praboda, Limansa Thilakarathne, Pramudi Methsara, Asheni Thalagune, Rashmika Sewwandi
Match Details:
Date: January 26, 2025
Time: 08:00 AM IST
Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Live Streaming: Watch it live on Hotstar in India.

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