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ICC U19 T20 Women: G. Trisha top-scored with 49 while bowlers put in a glorious collective performance as India beat Sri Lanka by 60 runs to enter the Super Six stage of the 2025 ICC U19 T20 Women’s World Cup as Group A toppers at the Bayuemas Oval here on Thursday.

Pushed to batting first in overcast conditions and on a slow wicket, Trisha stood up to hit five fours and a six in her 44-ball knock to take India to 118/9. In reply, Shabnam Shakil and Joshitha V.J. took two wickets each to reduce Sri Lanka to 26/5 in Power-play and eventually restricted them to 58/9.

Sri Lanka initially had the upper hand by taking out G. Kamalini and Sanika Chalke in quick succession to leave India at 17/2 in 4.2 overs before rain forced the game to be halted. After resumption, Trisha anchored the innings by sharing partnerships of 31 and 30 with captain Niki Prasad and Bhavika Ahire. But Sri Lanka bounced back in the second half by picking six wickets, though India managed to add 70 runs and cross the 110-run mark.