Sri Lanka defeat Australia to take 2-0 lead

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Under-19 women’s T20I series

Rashmi Nethranjali (left) receiving the Player of the Match award from Match Referee Vanessa de Silva

Sri Lanka took a 2-0 lead in the five-match Under-19 women’s T20I series when they beat Australia by 29 runs in the second match, played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Sri Lanka defended their total of 138-9, but successfully contained Australia to 109-9.

Rashmi Nethranjali (24 and 1/9) was adjudged the Player of the Match.

The third match of the series will be played on 24 September at the same venue.

Scores:

Sri Lanka U19 Women 138-9 (20) (Sanjana Kavindi 24, Nethagi Isuranjali 21, Rashmi Nethranjali 24, Lucy Finn 2/30, Ava Drury 3/24)

Australia U19 Women 109-9 (20) (Shiloh Julien 22, Samara Dulvin 22, Aseni Thalagune 2/15, Shashini Gimhani 2/17)