Sri Lanka U-19 Women enter the 5th and final T20 clash against Australia having swept the series with four comprehensive victories. Their dominance extended beyond the T20 format as they also clinched the One-Off One Dayer emphatically by 180 runs, reinforcing their commanding position in this bilateral contest. With confidence sky-high and momentum firmly on their side, Sri Lanka aim to complete a flawless series on home soil, displaying the depth of talent and team cohesion.
Sri Lanka’s success has been driven by standout performers like Sanjana Kavindi, who scored a brilliant 92 in the only One Dayer, anchoring the innings with composure. Bowlers such as Rashmi Nethranjali and Shashini Gimhani have been instrumental in dismantling the Australian batting lineup consistently. Australia, despite spirited efforts from their young guns, have struggled to counter Sri Lanka’s balanced attack and tactical superiority, looking to gain valuable experience from this tough series encounter.
Squads:
Sri Lanka U-19 Women’s Cricket Team
Sanjana Kavindi, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Limansa Thilakarathna, Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nethagi Isuranjali, Rashmi Nethranjali, Shashini Gimhani, Pramudi Methsara, Chamodi Praboda, Aseni Thalagune, Hiruni Hansika, Mithali Ayodhya, Danodya Sewmini, Rismi Sanjana
Australia U-19 Women’s Cricket Team
Samara Dulvin, Chelsea Sonter, Indira Panelli, Shiloh Julien, Emily Powell, Lucy Finn, Ayaka Stafford, Charli Mclennan, Aijay Willoughby, Ava Drury, Ira Aery, Eva Baird, Lucy Hamilton, Jasmine Kamboj, Lilli Hamilton, Sara Kennedy
Players to watch out:
Manudi Nanayakkara
Manudi Nanayakkara is a talented young left-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler from Sri Lanka, born in 2007. She has represented the Sri Lanka Women Under-19 team and is known for her aggressive batting style and all-round contributions. In the recent series against Australia Under-19 Women, Manudi showed resilience scoring 63 runs in 4 innings, helping Sri Lanka compete strongly. She continues to be a key player in youth tournaments.
Chamodi Praboda
Chamodi Praboda is a young left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Sri Lanka, born on April 25, 2009. In the recent Under-19 series against Australia Women, she made a significant impact by taking 6 wickets, including a 3-wicket haul in the first T20 match, helping Sri Lanka secure key victories. She is seen as a promising emerging all-rounder in Sri Lankan youth cricket with impressive skills in both disciplines.
Shiloh Julien
Shiloh Julien is an accomplished all-rounder from Australia known for her impressive performances in domestic cricket. Julien has shown solid performances in the recent Under-19 series against Sri Lanka Women. She has scored 70 runs in 4 games of this series so far and is standing tall for the Australian unit against the Lankans. She will play an important role in the final encounter against Sri Lanka.
Lucy Finn
Lucy Finn is an 18-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler from Australia, playing for the Australia Women Under-19 team and Sydney Sixers Women. In the recent series against Sri Lanka U-19 Women, she contributed with the ball picking 4 wickets for Australia, second after Ava Drury. Her ability to build innings and bowl handy overs underscores her potential as a future star in Australian women’s cricket.
Pitch:
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is generally known for being a balanced surface that offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. It tends to have some initial pace and bounce, making it conducive for seam bowlers early on, while the pitch usually slows down as the game progresses, aiding spinners.
Weather:
Dambulla is forecasted to have a thunderstorm in the morning. The weather is expected to be cloudy and breezy with some rain likely early in the day. Conditions should improve as the day progresses.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sanjana Kavindi, Manudi Nanayakkara, Chamodi Praboda, Aseni Thalagune, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Limansa Thilakarathna, Samara Dulvin, Shiloh Julien, Emily Powell, Lucy Finn, Ava Drury
Match Details:
Date – September 30, 2025
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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