LIVE: U19WC 2025 Hosts in Action on Day Two in Malaysia, Before Defending Champions Begin Campaign
Hosts Malaysia enjoy their first outing at the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, taking on Sri Lanka at Bayuemas Oval in one of two tournament fixtures on matchday two.
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Malaysia have won the toss and elected to bowl in the nation’s capital.
In the afternoon fixture at the same ground, defending champions India meet the West Indies.
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Match Centre: Sri Lanka v Malaysia
Match Centre: India v West Indies
On day one, there were wins for Australia, Bangladesh, and South Africa despite inclement weather across the country.
Bangladesh proved to be too strong an opponent for Nepal in a one-sided encounter. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated, bowling Nepal out for just 52 runs in 18.2 overs. Jannatul Maoua was the standout performer, taking two wickets for just 11 runs in her four overs.
A vital partnership between Sadia Islam and captain Sumaiya Akter steadied the ship for Bangladesh after a shaky start. The duo guided Bangladesh to victory, reaching the target in 13.2 overs to secure the two points.
The highly-anticipated match between the USA and Pakistan in Johor was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to relentless rain.
In Kuching, South Africa brushed aside New Zealand in a rain-affected afternoon fixture.
The Proteas held on in a 22-run DLS victory, with Jemma Botha named Player of the Match for her vital 32 runs off 24 balls.
Jemma Botha | Aramco Player of the Match | U19 World Cup 2025
Australia made the biggest statement on the opening day, bowling out Scotland for just 48 and chasing the target in just 6.4 overs at UKM Oval.
Jannatul Maoua had Nepal in a daze with her sensational spell of 2/11 at the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup.
Samoa and Nigeria’s match in the morning was washed out, as was Ireland’s meeting with England.