LIVE: India require 114 to seal a spot in the U19 World Cup Final

Two unbeaten teams clash with only one spot in the final up for grabs.

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.

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After winning the toss and choosing to bat, England got off to a strong start in the semi-final, led by Davina Perrin and skipper Abigale Norgrove. 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. The collapse was sealed by Vaishnavi Sharma, who produced a brilliant 16th over, taking three wickets as England crumbled to 92-8. A late push by Amrutha Surenkumar saw England reach 113 in their 20 overs.

India had a stellar start to the run chase scoring 44 in the powerplay without the loss of any wickets.Trisha Gongadi smashed 35 of 29 balls before Ohoebe got the all important wicket. Kamalini G and Sanilka Chalke guided India to 70-1 at the end of the 10th over.

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. The collapse was sealed by Vaishnavi Sharma, who produced a brilliant 16th over, taking three wickets as England crumbled to 92-8. A late push by Amrutha Surenkumar saw England reach 113 in their 20 overs.