Perrin powers England to back-to-back victories at ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Davina Perrin's explosive batting performance led England to an emphatic eight-wicket win against the USA in the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

The 18-year-old opener smacked 74 from just 45 balls to lift her side to a second successive victory in Group A, with the Super 6 stage lying in wait.

The second edition of the tournament has reached the business end of the group stage with games played across Malaysia on day five.

New Zealand bounced back from a dramatic defeat to Nigeria with a comprehensive 67-run win over debutants Samoa.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh were good value for an 18-run win over Scotland, thanks to a mature 29 from skipper Sumaiya Akter and four wickets for legspinner Anisa Akter Soba.

England excel

As well as keeping wicket and captaining her side, Anika Kolan was USA’s lynchpin with the bat as they reached a competitive total.

Kolan played the anchor role to perfection, scoring an unbeaten 46 from 42 balls, building a fifth-wicket partnership of 58 with Ritu Singh as USA posted 119 for five.

A remarkable display of controlled hitting from Perrin made light work of that total.

Perrin smacked Pooja Shah back over her head for six, one of three maximums added to nine fours, before being caught at deep cover two balls later.

Trudy Johnson joined Perrin in a second-wicket stand of 117 and guided England to victory with a measured, undefeated 44.

England vs USA - Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor

USA 119/5 in 20 overs (Anika Kolan 46, Ritu Singh 20; Prisha Thanawala 2/20, Trudy Johnson 2/17)

England 120/2 in 14.2 overs (Davina Perrin 74, Trudy Johnson 44; Maahi Madhavan 1/11, Pooja Shah 1/26)

Result: England won by eight wickets

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