India vs South Africa U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final: Full Guide And Where To Watch

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 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final: India will aim to defend its title as it faces South Africa in the final of the U19 T20 Women’s World Cup 2025 at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Both teams have played excellently throughout the tournament, staying unbeaten on their way to the final.

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South Africa won by five wickets against Australia in the first semifinal, while India defeated England by nine wickets in the second semifinal to secure their spot in the final.

Who is the top scorer for India and South Africa in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final?

Trisha Gongadi is India’s top scorer and also the tournament’s highest scorer with 265 runs in six matches, 89 runs ahead of the next best, Davina Perrin from England.

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Jemma Botha is South Africa’s top scorer with 89 runs from five matches.

India vs South Africa U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Final: Full Guide And Where To Watch
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Who is the highest wicket-taker for India and South Africa in this tournament?

Vaishnavi Sharma is India’s highest wicket-taker and the tournament’s top wicket-taker with 15 wickets in five matches, maintaining an economy rate of 2.83.

For South Africa, Kayla Reyneke is the top wicket-taker, with 10 wickets in five matches and an economy rate of 4.34.

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Who will lead India and South Africa in the final?

Niki Sharma will captain India, the defending champions, and Kayla Reyneke will lead South Africa in the final.

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Road to the IND vs SA Final

India:

India won all their matches, starting with a nine-wicket victory over West Indies. They then beat Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Scotland, and reached the final with a nine-wicket win over England in the semifinals.

South Africa:

South Africa won their opening matches against New Zealand and Samoa, then beat Nigeria and Ireland. Their match with the USA was washed out, keeping them unbeaten. They reached the final by defeating Australia by five wickets in the semifinals.

When and where is the India vs South Africa U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final?

The final will start at 12 PM IST (2:30 PM local time) on Sunday, February 2, at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.

Where to watch the final in India?

The match will be live on Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+Hotstar.

Is there a reserve day for the final?

Yes, February 3 is the reserve day if the match is incomplete.

IND vs SA – Squads

India: Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S.

South Africa: Jemma Botha, Simone Lourens, Fay Cowling, Kayla Reyneke (c), Karabo Meso (wk), Mieke van Voorst, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Ashleigh van Wyk, Monalisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini, Diara Ramlakan, Jae Leigh Filander, Diedré van Rensburg, Chanel Venter.

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