Sun Jan 26 21:05:59 UTC 2025: ## India and Australia Secure Semi-Final Berths 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, following dominant performances throughout the tournament. Both teams showcased exceptional consistency, winning all their matches in the group stage and continuing their winning streak in the Super 6s.

India swept through their group matches, defeating Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and hosts Malaysia. Their strong form continued into the Super 6s with a decisive victory over Bangladesh on Sunday. Trisha Gongadi leads the tournament in runs with 120 runs in four innings, while left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma is tied for the most wickets with an impressive 9/23 across 12 overs.

Australia mirrored India’s success, topping Group D with wins against Bangladesh, Scotland, and Nepal. They then secured their Super 6s victories with a convincing win over the West Indies and a nail-biting two-wicket triumph over Bangladesh. Eleanor Larosa and Caoimhe Bray have been key contributors with seven wickets each.

South Africa also secured a semi-final spot after a string of impressive victories. England is currently best positioned for the fourth semi-final spot, needing only a win against New Zealand on Monday. Nigeria, the USA, and New Zealand remain in contention. The tournament continues to showcase exceptional talent from teams across the globe.

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