India set up the U19WC 2025 final against South Africa with a dominant win over England
The defending champions secured their place in the final with a commanding nine-wicket victory over England in the second semi-final.
Two unbeaten teams will face-off in the ICC Women's T20 Under-19 World Cup Final in Malaysia after the reigning champions India bested England in the second semi-final.
Battling for the last spot to take on South Africa in the title decider on February 2 in Kuala Lumpur, England opted to bat first after winning the toss.
England got off to a strong start, but India’s bowlers turned the game around, restricting them to 113. In response, India made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 15 overs to book their place in the second successive U19 World Cup final.
Here is how action unfolded in the second semi-final.
WATCH: Parunika Sisodia masterclass against England in the U19 World Cup semi-final
Parunika Sisodia's match-winning spell | POTM Highlights | U19WC 2025
India beat England by 9 wickets
Davina Perrin and skipper Abigale Norgrove forged a quickfire start for England. Perrin smashed 45 off 40 balls, featuring two massive sixes and four boundaries, while Norgrove contributed 30 off 25, including three fours and a six. Their efforts powered England to 73-2 at the halfway mark.
However, India’s bowlers turned the game around in the second half, with Parunika Sisodia and Aayushi Shukla leading the fightback. Shukla struck crucial blows, dismissing both Perrin and Norgrove, slowing England’s scoring momentum. Things got worse for England as leading wicket taker in the tournament, Vaishnavi Sharma produced a brilliant 16th over, snapping three wickets as England crumbled to 92-8. A late push by Amrutha Surenkumar saw England amass 113 from their 20 overs.
India go through to the final | U19WC 2025
India got off to a stellar start in their run chase, racing to 44 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Top-scorer Trisha Gongadi played a fluent knock of 35 off 29 balls before Phoebe Britt provided the breakthrough.
Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke then took charge, guiding India to 70-1 at the halfway mark. Kamalini G unleashed a flurry of boundaries, ensuring India chased down the target comfortably in just 15 overs to secure a dominant nine-wicket victory. For her brilliant spell of 3/14, Parunika Sisodia was adjudged the Player of the Match.
India will now take on South Africa in the final on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to secure back-to-back ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup titles.
India into the finals | Match Highlights | U19WC 2025