Manudi to lead Sri Lanka Under-19 women’s team

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Sri Lanka Under-19

women’s Captain

Manudi Nanayakkara

Australian Under-19 women’s cricket team on arrival at BIA

Australian Under-19 women cricketers arrive for 6-match tour

All-rounder Manudi Nanayakkara from Princess of Wales, Moratuwa will lead Sri Lanka Under-19 in their six-match tour against Australia Under-19.

A 15-member squad has been picked for the matches which will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.

Meanwhile, a 15-member Australia Under-19 women’s cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to take part in the five-match T20 series and a one-off 50-over match against Sri Lanka Under19.

In picking the side Cricket Australia states:

“This series marks an important opportunity for the next generation of cricketers to gain exposure in sub continental conditions ahead of future ICC youth competitions. Cricket Australia has placed strong emphasis on developing its youth pathway, and this bilateral series aligns with its commitment to provide young players with international match experience. Playing in Sri Lanka will test both the technical and mental resilience of the squad, particularly with spin-friendly pitches expected to dominate the conditions.”

The 15-player contingent draws representatives from across six states and territories, with a balance of batters, bowlers, and all-round talents.

The Teams

Sri Lanka Under-19 Women

Captain Manudi Nanayakkara (Princess of Wales, Moratuwa), Sanjana Kavindi (Devapathiraja College, Rathgama), Vimoksha Balasooriya (Sinhala MV, Trincomalee), Hiruni Hansika (Devapathiraja College, Rathgama), Nethangi Isuranjali (Devapathiraja College, Rathgama), Vice-Captain Rashmika Sewwandi (Anura College, Matara), Sashini Gimhani (Devapathiraja College, Rathgama), Aseni Thalagune (Mahamaya Girls School, Kandy), Pramudi Methsara (National College, Uhana, Ampara), Danodya Sewmini (Anamaduwa Central College, Puttalam), Chamudhi Prabodha (Pangnananda College, Monaragala), Limansa Thilakarathne (unattached), Rashmi Nethranjali (Devapathiraja College, Rathgama), Rismi Sanjana (Anura College, Matara), Mithali Ayodhya (Rajaela MV, Kanthale).

Australia Under-19 Women

Ira Aery, Eva Baird, Ava Drury, Samara Dulvin, Lucy Finn, Lilli Hamilton, Shiloh Julien, Jasmine Kamboj, Sara Kennedy, Charli McLennan, Indira Panelli, Emily Powell, Chelsea Sonter, Ayaka Stafford, Aijay Willoughby

The tour schedule:

20 Sep: First Under-19 T20
21 Sep: Second Under-19 T20
24 Sep: Third Under-19 T20
26 Sep: Fourth Under-19 T20
28 Sep: Fifth Under-19 T20
30 Sep: Under-19 Youth ODI