Women's U-19 T20 WC: India beat England; will face SA in final

Defending champions India rode a clinical all-round performance in the second semi-final against England to secure their entry into the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup final.

- TRIDIB BAPARNASH

In a rematch of the 2023 final, India thrashed England by nine wickets, thanks to a dominant show from their spinners.

Davina Perrin smashed 45 runs before India's slow bowlers pulled things back and restricted England to 113 for eight.

Parunika Sisodia chipped in with two wickets in an over and took three for 21 in all, with Vaishnavi Sharma taking three wickets of her own in just four balls.

England's total was not enough, with Gongadi Trisha (35) and G Kamalini (56 not out), marshalling the comfortable chase.

Spinners halt England's march

England initially dealt exclusively in boundaries with the openers putting on 37 in four overs as Perrin and Jemima Spence (9) used the pace of the quick bowlers to hit fours at will.

Sisodia's introduction slowed them, as she bowled Spence with her first ball before Trudy Johnson followed suit two balls later for a duck.