The stage is set for a thrilling finale in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 as the defending champions, India, face off against a formidable South African side. Both teams have been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, arriving at this point with an impeccable record of no losses.
India’s dominance under Niki Prasad’s leadership
India, under the leadership of Niki Prasad, has demonstrated a blend of aggressive and composed cricket. Their campaign kicked off with victories in all group stage matches, showcasing their dominance over West Indies, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. The knockout stages saw India continue their winning streak with convincing wins against Bangladesh, Scotland, and England in the semi-final, where they chased down a target of 114 with a loss of just one wicket, highlighting their batting depth and bowling prowess.
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South Africa’s resilient journey to the final
South Africa, captained by Kayla Reyneke, has also been on a victory march. They navigated through Group C, beating Nigeria, New Zealand, and Samoa, and then progressed through the Super Six stage. Their semi-final against Australia was a testament to their resilience, chasing down 106 with five wickets in hand, ensuring they entered the final with momentum.
Final schedule: ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Start Time (GMT) | Start Time (Local) | Start Time (IST) |
| Feb 02, Sun | Final | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | India vs South Africa |
06:30 AM GMT | 02:30 PM LOCAL | 12:00 PM IST |
Squads:
South Africa U19: Jemma Botha, Simone Lourens, Diara Ramlakan, Kayla Reyneke (c), Mieke van Voorst, Karabo Meso (wk), Fay Cowling, Ashleigh van Wyk, Monalisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini, Seshnie Naidu, Jae Leigh Filander, Luyanda Nzuza, Diedré van Rensburg, Chanel Venter
India U19: G Kamalini (wk), Gongadi Trisha, Sanika Chalke, Niki Prasad (c), Ishwari Awsare, Mithila Vinod, Bhavika Ahire, Aayushi Shukla, Shabnam Md Shakil, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodia, Joshitha V J, Drithi Kesari, Anandita Kishor
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: JioStar; Star Sports 2
- Pakistan: Ten Sports and PTV
- Bangladesh: Toffee
- Sri Lanka: TV1, ICC.tv
- United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: Sky Sports
- Australia: Prime Video
- New Zealand: Sky TV
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Caribbean, Latin America, and Brazil: ESPN Disney+ app
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- MENA region: E& will broadcast via CricLife W and StarzPlay
- Papua New Guinea: PNG Digicel, ICC.tv
- All Other Territories: ICC.tv app
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.