South Africa Under-19 Women have clinched a 2-0 lead in their three-match T20 series against USA U19 Women following a commanding seven-wicket win on Tuesday.
After being sent in to bowl, the South African side delivered a disciplined performance to restrict the visitors to 114/8 in their 20 overs.
Captain, Kayla Reyneke, led from the front with an impressive three-wicket haul, while Nthabiseng Nini provided crucial support, claiming two wickets.
In response, Jemma Botha anchored the chase with a superb unbeaten 54. She set the tone with Simoné Lourens (21), the pair contributing a solid 40-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Botha then found a reliable ally in Diara Ramlakan (26), and the hosts comfortably reached the target with more than four overs to spare.
The two teams will meet again on Wednesday for the third and final match of the series.
South Africa U19 Women Squad
Kayla Reyneke (Captain, Western Province), Jemma Botha (Western Province), Fay Cowling (Lions), Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province), Mona-Lisa Legodi (Titans), Simoné Lourens (Titans), Karabo Meso (Lions), Seshnie Naidu (Dolphins), Nthabiseng Nini (Dragons), Luyanda Nzuza (Free State), Diara Ramlakan (Lions), Diedré van Rensburg (Dragons), Mieke van Voorst (Storm), Ashleigh van Wyk (Storm), Chanel Venter (Titans).
Non-travelling Reserves
Lethabo Bidli (Lions), Keamogetswe Chuene (Lions), Jenna-Lee Lubbe (Lions), Jané Verhage (Titans), Sinelethu Yaso (Western Province).
Management
Dinesha Devnarain (Head Coach), Marcia Letsoalo (Team Manager), PJ Jansen (Batting Coach), Angelique Taai (Bowling Coach), Trisha Chetty (Fielding Coach), Adele van Eck (High-Performance Analyst), Dr Dhavina Naidoo (Team Doctor), Esther Bhengu (Physiotherapist), Stacey-Lee Hercules (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Terrence Adonis (Educator), Alungile Nyakambi (Media Specialist).
SA U19 Women Fixtures
Monday, 13 January @ 8.30am SAST: First Warm-Up: South Africa U19 v Ireland (Selangor Turf Club, Kaula Lumpur)
Wednesday, 15 January @ 8.30am SAST: Second Warm-Up: India v South Africa U19 (YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi)
Saturday, 18 January @ 8.30am SAST - First Match: New Zealand v South Africa U19 (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Monday, 20 January @ 8.30am SAST - Second Match: South Africa U19 v Samoa (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Wednesday, 22 January @ 8.30am SAST - Third Match: South Africa U19 v Nigeria (Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak)
Saturday, 25 January - Wednesday, 29 January - Super Six Stage
Friday, 31 January @ 4.30am SAST - First Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Friday, 31 January @ 8.30am SAST - Second Semi-final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Sunday, 2 February @ 8.30am SAST - Final (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
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