Cricket: Australia Falls to Sri Lanka in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, Nigeria Secures Seventh Place Finish
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) — Australia failed to maintain their unbeaten record after losing by 12 runs to Sri Lanka in their final Super Six Group 1 match of the Under-19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup here today.
Unbeaten Record Snapped
The defeat, however, had no consequence as the Australians had already secured their place in the semi-finals on Friday (Jan 24).
Match Details
According to the tournament website, the Australia-Sri Lanka clash, held at the UKM Cricket Ground in Bangi, saw the team from Down Under concede defeat after scoring 87 runs while Sri Lanka compiled 99 runs in 20.0 overs.
Other Match Results
Meanwhile, Nigeria concluded their T20 World Cup campaign with a stunning six-run win over Ireland in their Super Six Group 2 match at the same venue.
Nigeria overcame a slow start to put up a total of 94 runs while Ireland could only score 88 runs in 18.4 overs.
The win saw Nigeria, who are making their debut in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, finish in seventh place overall.
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Conclusion
The Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup has come to an end, with Australia and Nigeria emerging as the top two teams in their respective groups. The tournament saw some exciting matches, with Nigeria’s six-run win over Ireland being one of the highlights. BERNAMA will continue to bring you updates on the latest news and information from the world of sports and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the outcome of the Australia-Sri Lanka match in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup?
A: Australia lost by 12 runs.
Q: How many runs did Australia score in the match?
A: 87 runs.
Q: How many runs did Sri Lanka score in the match?
A: 99 runs.
Q: What was Nigeria’s position in the tournament after their match against Ireland?
A: Seventh place overall.