Bangi (Malaysia), Jan. 30 -- Australia captain Lucy Hamilton believes her side's shock loss to Sri Lanka in their final Super Six contest here on Wednesday could prove the catalyst to help catapult the team to the title at the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025.

The Aussies had already booked their place in the semi-finals of the U19 T20 World Cup prior to the match against Sri Lanka, but were undone by spin and failed to chase down 100 for victory as they lost their unbeaten status at the tournament.

Australia will need an improved performance when they face South Africa in a knockout semi-final in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, and Hamilton thinks her side can bounce back quickly from the loss to Sri Lanka and perform well against the Proteas...