Sun Jan 26 19:01:12 UTC 2025: ## India and Australia Secure Semi-Final Spots in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
**Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia –** India and Australia have secured their places in the semi-finals of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, joining South Africa as the tournament’s top three performers. With one group game remaining, England is well-positioned to claim the fourth semi-final spot, needing only a victory against New Zealand on Monday. Nigeria, the USA, and New Zealand are still in contention.
India dominated their group stage matches and continued their strong performance in the Super Sixes, with Trisha Gongadi leading the tournament in runs and Vaishnavi Sharma tied for the most wickets. Australia also showcased impressive wins throughout the tournament, with Eleanor Larosa and Caoimhe Bray excelling with the ball. South Africa, boasting a strong all-round performance from captain Kayla Reyneke and explosive batting from Karabo Meso, has consistently dominated their opponents. The semi-final matchups will be eagerly awaited as the tournament enters its final stage.