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The highly anticipated title clash in Malaysia will see two unbeaten India and South Africa -go head on February 2. England, after winning the toss, opted to bat first and started strong, but Indian bowlers turned the tide, restricting them to 113. In response, India chased down the target with ease, reaching it in just 15 overs to seal their spot in a second consecutive Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup final.
ENG-W:- 113/8 (20)
IND-W:- 117/1 (15)
India women won by 9 wickets
A scintillating match winning knock of 5️⃣6️⃣ from G Kamalini helps the defending champions to secure a clinical win over England women 🔥🏏
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England's batting:
𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠!
Cracking bowling display from #TeamIndia! 👌 👌
3⃣ wickets each for Parunika Sisodia and Vaishnavi Sharma
2⃣ wickets for Aayushi Shukla
Stay Tuned for India's chase! ⌛️
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/rk4eoCA1B0 #INDvENG | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/WO7UprZlww
Openers Davina Perrin and Captain Abigale Norgrove provide England with a flying start. Perrin smashed 45 off 40 balls, laced with two sixes and four boundaries, while Norgrove added 30 off 25 balls, including three fours and a six. Their aggressive approach moved England to 73-2 at the halfway mark.
However, India's bowlers wrestled back control in the latter half. Ayushi Shukla dismissed both set batters, breaking England's momentum. The tournament's leading wicket-taker Vaishnavi Sharma delivered a sensational 16th over taking three wickets as England collapsed to 92-8. A late cameo from Amrutha Surenkumar helped England finish with 113/9 in 20 overs.
India's clinical Chase:
Into The Final! 🤩#TrishaGongadi and #Kamalini lead India to a commanding victory, driving the team confidently into the #U19WomensT20WC FINAL with their stellar performance 🔥pic.twitter.com/CVv1M4wARa
India's response was emphatic. Openers Trisha Gongadi and Kamalini G provided a solid foundation, racing to 44/0 in the powerplay. Gongadi to-scored with 35 off 29 before Phoebe Britt managed a breakthrough.
But there was no stopping India. Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke took control, guiding their team to 70-1 at the halfway stage. Kamalini's flurry of boundaries ensured India reached the target comfortably in just 15 overs, sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory.
Parunika Sisodia, whose brilliant spell of 3/14 turned the game in India's favor, was named player of the match.
Final Showdown Awaits:
🚨 Women's U-19 T20 World Cup semi-final Update 🚨
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What a great comeback from India's bowlers in the last 10 overs!
ENG - 113/8 in 20 overs!
Now up to the batters!@BCCIWomen #U19WorldCup #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/z4IST9gxPs
With this win, India matches into the final, where they will face South Africa on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to defend their title and claim back-to-back ICC Women's T20 World Cup Championships.
𝐈𝐂𝐂 𝐔𝟏𝟗 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐓𝟐𝟎 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 ||
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Defending champions India thrashed England by 9 wickets in the 2nd semifinal in Kuala Lumpur to seal spot in the final.
India will face South Africa in the title clash on Sunday.
Brief Score
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