TALKING POINT: Brave choice by South Africa to bat first?

The Proteas have opted to bat first in overcast conditions and a tricky pitch that has plenty for the batters and bowlers alike. South Africa has had just one full game with rain interrupting their campaign severely. The one full game came against the mighty Aussies who South Africa beat, much like their senior side did in the Senior Women’s T20 World Cup a few months ago.

Batting against a strong Indian bowling unit whose spin attack has thrived in Malaysia will be the big challenge. A strong total will keep the final competitive. India’s left-arm spin trio will want to do everything in its might to prevent gains for the Proteas.

OVERVIEW:

India will look to defend its crown as it takes on South Africa in the final of the 2025 U19 T20 Women’s World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Both teams have been in supreme form throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten on their road to the summit clash.

South Africa clinched a five-wicket win against Australia in the first semifinal, while India beat England by nine wickets in the second semifinal to book a place in the final.

Where to watch the India vs South Africa U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final in India?

India vs South Africa ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 final will be broadcast live in India on the Star Sports Network. The final will also be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

Squads

India: Niki Prasad (c), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Vaishnavi S.

South Africa: Jemma Botha, Simone Lourens, Fay Cowling, Kayla Reyneke (c), Karabo Meso (wk), Mieke van Voorst, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Ashleigh van Wyk, Monalisa Legodi, Nthabiseng Nini, Diara Ramlakan, Jae Leigh Filander, Diedré van Rensburg, Chanel Venter.