The Indian U-19 women’s cricket team delivered a stellar performance to defeat England by 9 wickets in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 semifinal. The match was played on January 31 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. With this victory, India has secured a spot in the final against South Africa on February 2.
Indian Bowlers Dominate England
Winning the toss, England opted to bat first but struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The English team managed to post 113/8 in 20 overs.
England’s Davina Perrin was the top scorer with 45 runs off 40 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes), while captain Abi Norgrave contributed 30 runs off 25 balls (3 fours, 1 six). However, the rest of the English batting lineup failed to provide any substantial support.
India’s spin attack was lethal, with Vaishnavi Sharma and Parunika Sisodia taking 3 wickets each, while Ayushi Shukla picked up 2 wickets. Notably, all eight England wickets were taken by Indian spinners.
Kamalini and Trisha’s Match-Winning Partnership
Chasing a target of 114, India’s opening pair, Gongadi Trisha and G. Kamalini, provided a solid foundation with a 60-run partnership. Trisha played an aggressive knock, scoring 35 runs off 29 balls (5 fours) before being dismissed by Phoebe Brett.
After Trisha’s departure, Kamalini remained unbeaten with a brilliant 56-run knock (50 balls, 8 fours), while Sanika Chalke (11 off 12 balls, 1 four)* supported her well. India comfortably chased the target in just 15 overs, sealing a 9-wicket victory.
India to Face South Africa in the Final
With this win, India will face South Africa in the final on February 2, after the Proteas defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the second semifinal. India now has the chance to defend their U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, having won the inaugural edition in 2023.
India’s Playing XI:
Niki Prasad (C), Gongadi Trisha, Ayushi Shukla, G. Kamalini (WK), Sanika Chalke, Ishwari Avasare, Mithila Vinod, VJ Joshitha, MD Shakeel, Parunika Sisodia, Vaishnavi Sharma.
England’s Playing XI:
Abi Norgrave (C), Katie Jones (WK), Davina Sara Perrin, Trudy Johnson, Jemima Spence, Charlotte Stubbs, Tilly Courtine-Coleman, Phoebe Brett, Prisha Thanawala, Charlotte Lambert, Amu Surenkumar.
Conclusion
India’s U-19 women’s team displayed an all-round performance with both bat and ball to dominate England in the semifinal. With a strong bowling attack and a solid batting lineup, they now aim to defeat South Africa and clinch their second consecutive U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title. Will India continue their winning streak and lift the trophy again? The answer awaits on February 2 in the grand finale!
