In a heart‑stopping finale at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, Pakistan U19-Women edged Sri Lanka U19-Women by just one run, thanks to Komal Khan's explosive 50‑run knock that turned the tide in the final overs of the Youth T20 clash.
Match Summary
The match kicked off under hazy sunshine with a temperature hovering around 35.4 °C. Sri Lanka U19-Women won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a modest total of 124 for 9 in their full 20 overs. Nethmi Upeksha led the charge with 39 runs off 43 balls, while Vimoksha Balasuriya contributed 27 off 30. Pakistan U19-Women began their chase confidently, with opener Komal Khan detonating the bowlers for 50 runs off just 39 deliveries. She was supported by Zoofishan Ayyaz’s steady 38 off 41, guiding Pakistan to a narrow 125‑5 victory with one ball to spare.
Key Performances
Komal Khan (Pakistan U19-Women) – 50 runs off 39 balls, 5 fours, 3 sixes. Her aggressive start set a brisk pace and kept the required run‑rate in check.
Zoofishan Ayyaz (Pakistan U19-Women) – 38 runs off 41 balls, anchoring the chase after the early wickets fell.
Nethmi Upeksha (Sri Lanka U19-Women) – 39 runs off 43 balls, the top‑scorer for the hosts.
Mahnoor Zaib (Sri Lanka U19-Women) – 3/18 in 4 overs, the most effective bowler for Sri Lanka, keeping Pakistan’s run‑rate under control.
Chamudi Praboda (Pakistan U19-Women) – 2/22 in 4 overs, providing crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.
Turning Points
The match swung dramatically at the 12‑over mark when Komal Khan smashed a boundary off the third ball of the over, accelerating the run‑rate to 7.5 per over. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, particularly Mahnoor Zaib, tried to stem the flow, but a misfield on the deep mid‑wicket allowed Khan to complete her half‑century. The next pivotal moment came when Pakistan lost two quick wickets at 90/2, bringing the required run‑rate up to 7.8. A composed partnership between Zoofishan Ayyaz and the lower‑order batters steadied the ship, and a crucial single off the final ball secured the win.
Series Implications
This thrilling encounter marks the first win for Pakistan U19-Women in the Women's Under‑19 Tri‑Series in Pakistan 2026, giving them a crucial edge in the points table. Sri Lanka U19-Women, despite the loss, showed resilience and will look to bounce back in their next fixture. The narrow margin highlights the competitive balance of the series, promising more nail‑biting finishes as the tournament progresses.
Fans searching for the Sri Lanka U19-Women vs Pakistan U19-Women Youth T20 Satu will find this match a testament to emerging talent in women’s cricket. The Sri Lanka U19-Women Youth T20 score of 124/9 and the live action of Pakistan U19-Women cricket today were captured in the Women's Under‑19 Tri‑Series in Pakistan 2026 live score feeds, drawing attention from cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Sanjana Kavindi
Nethmi Upeksha
Vimoksha Balasuriya
Manudi Nanayakkara
Shashini Gimhani
Limansa Thilakaratne
Mahnoor Zaib
Rozina Akram
Shahar Bano
Mah Noor
Memoona Khalid
Komal Khan
Ravail Farhan
Zoofishan Ayyaz
Aqsa Habib
Fizza Fiaz
Qamrosh Farhan✱
Chamudi Praboda
Danodya Sewmini
Aseni Thalagune
Pramudi Methsara