Sun Feb 02 12:17:13 IST 2025: ## India and South Africa to Clash in U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Final

**Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** – India will defend its U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title against South Africa in a highly anticipated final match on Sunday, January 2nd, at 12 PM IST (2:30 PM local time) at the Bayuemas Oval. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional form throughout the tournament, remaining undefeated in their respective paths to the final.

South Africa secured their place in the final with a commanding five-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-final, showcasing their resilience after facing weather-related disruptions earlier in the tournament. India, on the other hand, convincingly defeated England by nine wickets in their semi-final match.

The match promises a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams. South Africa’s batting will be tested against India’s strong spin bowling attack, which has been a key factor in their success in Malaysia. Meanwhile, India will aim to continue its winning streak and solidify its dominance in the U19 women’s cricket scene. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed on Disney+Hotstar.

The live updates from the early stages of the match showed South Africa reaching 18/1 in 3 overs. Early wickets fell to India’s spinners, with Simone Lourens dismissed for a duck by Parunika Sisodia. Jemma Botha provided a strong start for South Africa with some impressive shots. India’s early bowling strategy focused on containing the South African batters and capitalizing on early opportunities.

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