Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 31 -- South Africa have qualified for their first ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 decider following an impressive five-wicket triumph over Australia in the first semi-final
here on Friday.
The Proteas excelled with the ball on the back of Ashleigh van Wyk's four-wicket haul and were on song in the field as they restricted Australia to just 105/8 and cruised past that target with 11 deliveries remaining courtesy of some excellent batting from Jemma Botha (34) and Kayla Reyneke (26).
The win sees South Africa maintain their unbeaten status at the tournament and sees them qualify for Sunday's final against either India or England.
The Proteas held on to a trio of difficult chances in the field, with some late hitting ...