Prisha thanawala

ICC U19 Women: England have joined India, Australia and South Africa as the fourth team to enter the semifinals of the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with a six-wicket win over New Zealand at the Borneo Cricket Ground on Monday.

Electing to bowl first, fast bowler Tilly Corteen-Coleman (4-8) and off-spinner Prisha Thanawala (3-19) shared seven wickets between themselves as England bowled out New Zealand for 89. In the chase, despite losing four wickets, openers Jemima Spence (29) and Davina Perrin (21) ensured England chased down the total with 11.4 overs to spare.

England didn’t have a great start with the ball as New Zealand raced to 44/0 in 7.3 overs, before rain arrived. At that time, Kate Irwin was 32 not out off 21 balls, while Emma McLeod was 12 not out off 24 deliveries. But everything changed after play resumed.