LIVE: South Africa restrict Australia to 105/8 in first U19WC 2025 semi-final

Unbeaten South Africa will take on Australia in the first semi-final, while reigning champions India will face England in the second clash later on in the day.

South Africa v Australia

South Africa v Australia, Scorecard

A good performance in the field has helped South Africa restrict Australia to 105/8 in the opening semi-final of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia.

The Proteas held on to a trio of difficult chances in the field, with some late hitting from Ella Briscoe (27*) helping the Aussies reach three figures after they won the toss and elected to bat first at Bayuemas Oval.

Nthabiseng Nini set the ball rolling for South Africa by dismissing the dangerous Ines Mckeon with the opening ball of the match, with spinner Ashleigh van Wyk (4/17) getting in on the act at the death courtesy of some help in the field.

Seshnie Naidu held on to a tough return catch to dismiss Eleanor Larosa for just seven, before Luyanda Nzuza produced a similar feat in the field to send Hasrat Gill packing as the Aussies crawled to 62/5 with just five overs remaining.

Caoimhe Bray (36) and Briscoe increased the run rate from that point on, but the Proteas will be confident of chasing down the runs and reaching the final.

India v England

India v England, Scorecard

Defending champions India are favourites to retain their crown, with a nine-wicket win over West Indies, an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh, a 60-run win over Sri Lanka and a 150-run win over Scotland.

But now they come up against England, who have made their way past a few big obstacles to get this far – beating Pakistan by six wickets, USA by eight wickets and New Zealand by six wickets.