India Back on Top After Sri Lanka’s Brief Domination
India regained the top position in the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 standings, reclaiming it from Sri Lanka, who had momentarily overtaken them with two consecutive wins. India’s superior net run rate secured their spot at the top after their commanding second victory in the tournament.
India’s Bowling Brilliance Dismantles Malaysia
In their recent match against Malaysia, India, the defending champions, opted to bowl first after winning the toss in overcast conditions. The decision paid off instantly as seamer Joshitha VJ dismissed opener Nuni for a duck.
A chaotic run-out during a no-ball ended Nur Aliya’s brief innings, while Aayushi Shukla’s double-strike in the fifth over left Malaysia reeling at 13/4. Vaishnavi Sharma, with her left-arm spin, delivered a sensational performance, removing Malaysian skipper Nur Dania Syuhada and later bowling out Nuriman.
Vaishnavi achieved the tournament’s first hat-trick in her final over, finishing with exceptional figures of 5/5. Malaysia was bundled out for a mere 31 runs.
Flawless Chase by Indian Openers
Indian openers G. Trisha and Kamalini G. chased down the target with ease, wrapping up the match within three overs without losing a wicket. India’s 10-wicket victory in Kuala Lumpur highlighted their dominance in the competition.
Sri Lanka’s Record-Breaking Triumph Over West Indies
Sri Lanka continued their remarkable form with an emphatic 81-run win over the West Indies. Batting first, they posted a record-breaking total of 166/5, surpassing their previous best of 162 against Malaysia earlier in the tournament.
Openers Sanjana Kavindi and Sumudu Nisansala set the tone with a blistering 54-run partnership in just seven overs. Captain Manudi Nanayakkara and Dahami Sanethma further accelerated the innings with crucial contributions, while Sumudu’s six over midwicket stood out as a highlight.
West Indies Struggle in the Chase
In their chase, the West Indies faltered under the pressure, collapsing to 85 all out within 20 overs. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Selena Ross (2/25), were clinical in their execution. Jahzara Claxton’s dismissal of Hiruni Kumari was among the few bright spots for the West Indies.
Tournament Outlook
With India and Sri Lanka displaying consistent performances, the race for the top spot in the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 remains fierce. Both teams are setting a high standard, showcasing their strength with dominant victories in Kuala Lumpur.
