Sri Lanka Women Under-19 beat Bangladesh Women Under-19 by four runs in the women’s U19 T20 tri-series final at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, on 16 October 2026. Sri Lanka made 158/6, and Bangladesh finished on 154/7. The ICC final match centre identifies the fixture, while the ESPNcricinfo scorecard supplies detail. Sri Lanka set a defendable target, Bangladesh kept the chase alive, and the margin stayed narrow.

Key Takeaways

  • Sri Lanka’s 158/6 was enough to beat Bangladesh’s 154/7 by four runs.
  • Sanjana Kavindi’s 64 from 44 balls was the largest individual score in the final.
  • Sadia Islam’s 59 from 36 and Sadia Akter’s 35 from 22 kept Bangladesh within reach.
  • The scorecard confirms a close finish, but the four-run margin alone does not prove one specific tactical turning point.

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What happened in the Sri Lanka U19 vs Bangladesh U19 final?

Sri Lanka batted first and posted 158/6 from 20 overs. Bangladesh’s reply reached 154/7, leaving Sri Lanka four runs ahead. The two innings produced 313 runs across 40 completed overs.

Scorecard comparisonSri Lanka Women U19Bangladesh Women U19
Final total158/6154/7
Overs completed2020
ResultWon by 4 runsShort by 4 runs

The ICC listing places the final in the three-team tournament’s schedule.

Sanjana Kavindi gave Sri Lanka the platform

Sanjana Kavindi made 64 from 44 balls, the leading individual contribution recorded in the final. Her innings supplied a substantial part of Sri Lanka’s 158/6 and gave the first innings enough substance for the bowlers to defend. The Sri Lanka Cricket tournament announcement lists Kavindi as Sri Lanka’s vice-captain and confirms the tournament’s three-team setting and Faisalabad schedule.

The ESPNcricinfo scorecard also lists Kavindi as Player of the Match and Player of the Series, with 316 runs across the series. That wording remains attributed to the scorecard provider, not an independent ICC award announcement, and says nothing about her senior career.

Bangladesh’s chase made the final a last-over contest

Bangladesh’s response had two important scoring contributions. Sadia Islam scored 59 from 36 balls, while Sadia Akter made 35 from 22. Those innings kept the chase within striking distance of Sri Lanka’s total.

Bangladesh nevertheless finished on 154/7 rather than reaching 159. The scorecard shows the closeness of the chase; it does not identify one delivery, fielding decision or bowling change as the decisive moment. The careful conclusion is that Bangladesh remained competitive deep into the innings and ended four runs short. See cricket results for completed scorecards.

The bowling figures behind Sri Lanka’s four-run defence

Sri Lanka’s leading listed wicket-taking returns were Chamudi Praboda, 2/17, and Chamodhi Herath, 2/32, according to the ESPNcricinfo scorecard. Those figures help explain how Sri Lanka held Bangladesh below the target, but they should not be turned into a claim that either spell alone decided the final.

A four-run result means Bangladesh needed five more runs than it scored to move ahead. That is a scorecard lesson, not a tactical verdict: the available record supports the result and main contributions, but not a single “turning point.”

Why this final matters in the pathway context

Sri Lanka Cricket’s 17 September announcement described the youth tour and the three participating teams: Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh. A Pakistan Cricket Board report published on 12 October recorded Sri Lanka’s six-wicket win over Pakistan and stated that Sri Lanka would face Bangladesh in the 16 October final.

That context makes the final a useful record of women’s international youth cricket, but it does not guarantee any player senior selection or a future result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka Women U19 vs Bangladesh Women U19 final?

Sri Lanka Women U19 won by four runs on 16 October 2026 at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. Sri Lanka scored 158/6 and Bangladesh made 154/7.

Who were the leading batters?

Sanjana Kavindi made 64 from 44 balls for Sri Lanka. Sadia Islam scored 59 from 36 and Sadia Akter made 35 from 22 for Bangladesh.

Does the scorecard prove exactly why Sri Lanka won?

It proves the totals, result and listed individual figures. It shows a close finish, but the four-run margin alone does not prove one tactical cause without fuller ball-by-ball evidence.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka Women U19 defended 158/6 to beat Bangladesh by four runs, with Bangladesh ending on 154/7. Kavindi set the platform; Islam and Akter kept the chase close; Praboda and Herath supplied the leading listed returns. The scorecard confirms a narrow final, not one tactical cause. Follow live scores and cricket results.

Sources

Editorial review and approval: Mohini Yadav, Ajit Mohan Yadav and Rahul Jethalal.