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Sri Lanka won their third match against Bangladesh in the Under-19 girls' T20 tri-nation cricket tournament by eight wickets.Batting first in the match held in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Bangladesh was bowled out for just 58 runs.Limansa Thilakaratne claimed 3 wickets for 13 runs, while Danodya Sewmini took 2 wickets for 7 runs.Chasing a modest target of 59 runs, Sri Lanka reached the goal in 17.3 overs for the loss of two wickets.Wimoksha Balasuriya scored 22 runs.Limansa Thilakaratne was named Player of the Match.Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan are participating in this tournament. The Sri Lankan team has qualified for the tournament final after winning five of the six matches they played.The grand final between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is scheduled to be held in Faisalabad next Friday.Send feedback
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