U19 WC: England triumph over NZ, advancing to semifinals alongside India, Australia & South Africa
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Synopsis
In a thrilling match at Borneo Cricket Ground, England defeated New Zealand by six wickets to secure their semifinal spot in the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, joining India, Australia, and South Africa. Key performances from Tilly Corteen-Coleman and Jemima Spence highlighted this decisive victory.
Key Takeaways
- England secured a six-wicket victory over New Zealand.
- Tilly Corteen-Coleman took 4 wickets for just 8 runs.
- Jemima Spence scored 29 runs off 18 balls.
- England will join India, Australia, and South Africa in the semifinals.
- The match took place at Borneo Cricket Ground.
Kutching (Malaysia), Jan 27 (NationPress) England has become the fourth team to reach the semifinals of the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, joining India, Australia, and South Africa, after securing a six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the Borneo Cricket Ground on Monday.
Choosing to bowl first, fast bowler Tilly Corteen-Coleman (4-8) and off-spinner Prisha Thanawala (3-19) collectively took seven wickets as England dismissed New Zealand for just 89 runs. During the chase, despite losing four wickets, openers Jemima Spence (29) and Davina Perrin (21) played crucial roles, guiding England to their target with 11.4 overs remaining.
England struggled initially with the ball, as New Zealand raced to 44/0 in 7.3 overs before rain interrupted play. At that moment, Kate Irwin was unbeaten on 32 from 21 balls, while Emma McLeod stood at 12 not out off 24 deliveries. However, upon resumption, the game turned in England’s favor.
Kate scored 35 off 26 balls before falling to pacer Trudy Johnson, who also dismissed Emma for 18 off 31 balls. No other New Zealand batsman managed to reach double digits as Tilly and Prisha’s outstanding bowling clinched the match for England.
In their run chase, Davina quickly scored 21 off 15 balls before being caught at mid-on off Sophie Court, though she reclaimed her title as the competition's leading run-scorer. Jemima struck 29 off 18 balls, hitting five boundaries, before being dismissed by Hannah Francis.
Leg-spinner Rishika Jaswal continued her impressive tournament performance by taking out Trudy and captain Abi Norgrove within ten balls, but Charlotte Stubbs (17 not out) and wicketkeeper Katie Jones (two not out) ensured that England successfully achieved their target in 11.4 overs.
As the Super Six phase concludes on Tuesday, England, India, Australia, and South Africa will compete in the semifinals starting Friday.
Brief Scores: New Zealand 89 (Kate Irwin 35, Emma McLeod 18; Tilly Corteen-Coleman 4-8, Prisha Thanawala 3-19) lost to England 90/4 in 11.4 overs (Jemima Spence 29, Davina Perrin 21; Rishika Jaswal 2-22, Hannah Francis 1-6) by six wickets.
