Sun Feb 02 15:37:22 IST 2025: ## India and South Africa Set for U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Final Showdown
**Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** – Unbeaten India and South Africa will clash in the final of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday, February 2nd, at the Bayuemas Oval. The match, a repeat of the inaugural final won by India in 2023, promises an exciting contest between two powerhouse teams.
India, dominant throughout the tournament with six consecutive victories, boasts a formidable spin attack led by Aayushi Shukla (12 wickets), Parunika Sisodia, and Vaishnavi Sharma, who achieved a hat-trick against Malaysia. Their batting lineup is anchored by Gongadi Trisha, who recently scored the tournament’s first-ever century, and G Kamalini, who has scored back-to-back fifties. The pace duo of Shabnam Shakeel and VJ Joshitha will also be crucial.
South Africa, led by captain Kayla Reyneke, whose 10 wickets make her the team’s top bowler, will rely on a strong all-round performance. Jemma Botha leads the batting charts with 89 runs. Other key players include Mona Lisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini, and Seshnie Naidu.
The final will begin at 12 PM IST (06:30 AM GMT, 02:30 PM local time) and will be televised on Star Sports 2 (HD+SD) and Star Sports 1 Hindi (HD+SD), with live streaming available on Disney+Hotstar. Both teams will be aiming for victory in what is expected to be a closely fought and thrilling match.
First Piper 