Bangladesh triumphed by 28 runs in a rain-curtailed 17-over ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup match at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, posting 122-9 before restricting Sri Lanka to 94-8.
Bangladesh's innings was headlined by Sadia Akter's explosive 31 off 25 balls, including three sixes. Support came through Afia Ashima Era and Mst Sumaiya, with a crucial 49-run partnership proving decisive in the shortened game, reports ACC.
Sri Lanka's Rashmika Sewwandi claimed 4/23, but their chase struggled despite Sanjana Kavindi's 21 and Sewwandi's 20. Player of the Match Nishita Akter Nishi (2/16) and Sumaiya Akter (3/12) bowled expertly under pressure to secure Bangladesh's victory.
