India Eyes Final Spot with Dominant Performance in Semifinal Clash
Kuala Lumpur – The India U-19 women’s team will look to maintain their unbeaten streak when they take on England in the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup semifinal on Friday. Having delivered commanding performances throughout the tournament, the Niki Prasad-led squad will enter the match as firm favorites.
India’s Impressive Run in the Tournament
India started their campaign with a resounding 10-wicket victory over hosts Malaysia and followed it up with equally dominant wins against Sri Lanka (by 60 runs), Bangladesh (by 8 wickets), and an emphatic 150-run win over Scotland in their final Super Six encounter.
Their most recent triumph against Scotland sent a strong warning to opponents, with opener Gongadi Trisha smashing a magnificent 110 off just 59 balls, including 13 fours and four sixes. Her opening partner, G Kamalini, provided strong support with a well-crafted 51 off 42 deliveries.
Trisha has been the standout batter of the tournament, accumulating 230 runs in five matches at an average of 76.66. In comparison, England’s leading scorer, Davina Perrin, has managed 131 runs from four matches at 32.75, making India’s top order a significant threat.
Bowling Brilliance Adding to India’s Strength
India’s bowling unit has been just as dominant, particularly in their Super Six match against Scotland, where they bowled them out for a mere 58 in 14 overs.
- Vaishnavi Sharma (12 wickets) and Aayushi Shukla (10 wickets) have been instrumental in India’s bowling success, consistently delivering match-winning performances.
England Faces a Tough Challenge
England will be wary of India’s well-rounded team, especially their explosive batting lineup. Their inconsistent performances in the Super Six stage, with two wins and two losses, could pose a challenge as they face an in-form Indian side. The English squad will need a strong all-round effort to stand a chance against the tournament favorites.
Squads
India: Niki Prasad (C), Sanika Chalke, Gongadi Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi Sharma.
England: Abi Norgrove (C), Phoebe Brett, Olivia Brinsden, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Trudy Johnson, Katie Jones, Charlotte Lambert, Eve O’Neill, Davina Perrin, Jemima Spence, Charlotte Stubbs, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Prisha Thanawala, Erin Thomas, Grace Thompson.
Match Details
- Date: Friday
- Time: 12:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kuala Lumpur
With momentum firmly on their side, India will be keen to book a place in the final, while England will look to pull off an upset in what promises to be an exciting semifinal clash.
