England's Davina Perrin and Trudy Johnson starred in a commanding eight-wicket victory over the USA in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup. Perrin hit 74 off 45 balls, while Johnson contributed with both bat and ball.

Australia opened their Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup with a dominating nine-wicket win over Scotland in the Group D game in Bangi, Malaysia. Fast bowler Caoimhe Bray starred with figures of 3 for 1 in 3.

Australia fell short in the inaugural event in 2023 in South Africa, pipped by England in the semi-finals, but their chances seem stronger this time, led by their 19-year-old captain, Adelaide Strikers' quick Eleanor Larosa, who started with an impressive 3-7 off three overs.

Read how Nigeria pulled off one of the biggest upsets in cricket history, defeating New Zealand by two wickets in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.

Nigeria may have already pulled off the greatest cricketing upset of the year as they beat New Zealand in a group match between the two sides in the Women's U19 World Cup on Monday. In a match that was reduced to 13 overs a side due to rain in Kuching,

In a rain-affected game reduced to 13 overs a side, Nigeria scored 65 for 6 with contributions from captain Piety Lucky and Lilian Udeh. The chase started with New Zealand losing