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Bangladesh lose tri-series final by four runs

Published : Friday, 16 October, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Observer Online Report

Bangladesh Under-19 women's team suffered a narrow four-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the final of the women's Under-19 tri-series at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, Pakistan, on Friday (October 16).

Chasing Sri Lanka's 158-6, Bangladesh managed 154 runs, falling short despite a spirited late fightback.

Sri Lanka posted 158 for six after opting to bat, powered by opener Sanjana's 64 off 44 balls. Vimoksha contributed 23 off 15 balls, while Umayanga remained unbeaten on 28 off 23 balls.

For Bangladesh, Farzana Yasmin Medha, Nishita Akter Nishi, Jannatul Ferdousi and Afrin Mim took one wicket each.

Bangladesh got off to a disastrous start as openers Maimuna Nahar and Achena Jannat Imanta were dismissed for ducks. Shirina Khatun added just six runs off seven balls, leaving the team under pressure early in the chase.

Nishita Akter Nishi and Sadia Islam then revived the innings with valuable contributions. Nishi scored 32 off 33 balls, while Sadia struck 59 off 36 balls. Sadia Akter added a brisk 35 off 22 balls to keep Bangladesh in contention.

Bangladesh needed 48 runs from the final four overs and scored 43. Despite requiring 19 runs in the last over, they managed only 14, finishing on 154. Chamudi Praboda and Chamodi claimed two wickets each for Sri Lanka.

- MaT

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