U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final: South Africa Beats Australia by 5 Wickets

U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final: South Africa has entered the finals of the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. South Africa defeated Australia by 5 wickets.

South Africa Wins by 5 Wickets in U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final

Australia had set South Africa a target of 106 runs for victory. South Africa completed this target in 18.1 overs for the loss of 5 wickets. South Africa will now face the winner of Team India vs England in the final match to win the World Cup. The final match will be held on Sunday, February 2.

Opener Gemma Botha contributed the most with 37 runs for South Africa. Captain Kayla Reneke added 26 runs. While Karabo Meso scored 19 runs. Others also contributed to South Africa’s victory by making small innings. For Australia, Lucy Hamilton and Hasrat Gill took 2 wickets each. While Chloe Ainsworth took one wicket.

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South Africa’s Third Final Appearance

Meanwhile, after both the senior men’s and women’s teams, the under-19 women’s team has also made it to the T20 World Cup final. This is a proud moment for South Africa. The dream of becoming world champions was shattered when the senior men’s and women’s teams of South Africa had to lose in the final. But now, cricket fans will be hoping that the Under-19 team will win the World Cup for South Africa.

Australia’s Semi-Final Exit Again

Meanwhile, this is the second time that Australia has lost in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Women’s T20i World Cup. Earlier, on January 27, 2023, England had won a sensational victory over Australia by 3 runs in the semi-finals.

Playing XI:

South Africa: Kayla Reneke (C), Gemma Botha, Simone Lawrence, Fay Cowling, Karabo Meso (WK), Miki van Wurst, Sessioni Naidoo, Luyanda Nzuza, Ashley van Wyk, Monalisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini
Australia: Lucy Hamilton (C), Grace Lyons (WK), Ines McConnell, Kaoimhe Bray, Eleanor Larosa, Hasrat Gill, Ella Briscoe, Chloe Ainsworth, Lily Bassingthwaite, Tegan Williamson, Juliette Morton