Hosts Malaysia were shot down for just 23 in their maiden Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup appearance by Sri Lanka, who registered a massive win of 139 runs in the first of the two games on Sunday, in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia and Sri Lanka cricketers in action during the Malaysia vs Sri Lanka match in Group A of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 at Bayuemas Cricket Oval. KLANG, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The national women’s cricket squad lost their opening Under-19 (U-19) T20 World Cup Group A match against Sri Lanka at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval here today.

A dominant Sri Lanka got their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 off to a strong start when they defeated hosts Malaysia by 139 runs at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.

Hosts Malaysia were dismissed for just 23 runs in their maiden Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup appearance, as Sri Lanka secured a massive 139-run victory in the first of two games on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.

Sri Lanka got their 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they thrashed hosts and tournament debutants Malaysia by 139 runs at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.

Both teams were playing their first match of the tournament, with Malaysia making their debut at the World Cup. Having been put into bat, Sri Lanka batted strongly with Dahami Sanethma scoring 55 of