Hoping to beat India for the first time – Skipper Chamudi

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The Sri Lanka Under-19 Women’s cricket team prior to their departure to India

Sri Lanka Under-19 Women’s cricketers embark on tour

Sri Lanka Women’s Under-19 cricketers led by left-arm spinner Chamudi Praboda left for India on Wednesday with hopes of beating the host country for the first time.

“We don’t underestimate India because they are the Under-19 World Cup champions. We are looking forward to taking one game at a time and beating India for the first time,” said Chamudi prior to the team’s departure.

Sri Lanka are sending a 15-strong squad that comprises seven players who have played in the Sri Lanka ‘A’ side.

“We are looking forward to playing a good series using the experience of the ‘A’ team players. We have a balanced team in both bowling and batting,” said Chamudi.

Sri Lanka will play three T20 matches and three one-day matches against the Indian Under-19 women’s team. The T20 matches will take place in Chennai and the one-day matches in Pondicherry.

Sri Lanka Under-19 Women’s squad to India: Chamudi Praboda (Captain), Sanjana Kavindi (wk, Vice-Captain), Nethmi Upeksha, Manudi Nanayakkara, Limansa Thilakarathna, Umayangana Peiris, Danodya Sewmini, Nethagi Isuranjali, Pramudi Methsara, Yesali Jithara, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Sanuki Pathirage, Chamodi Herath, Aseni Thalagune, Daria Dissanayaka.

The itinerary:

22 June: First Under-19 T20 at Chennai
24 June: Second Under-19 T20 at Chennai
27 June: Third Under-19 T20 at Chennai
30 June: First Under-19 One-day at Pondicherry
3 July: Second Under-19 One-day at Pondicherry
6 July: Third Under-19 One-day at Pondicherry