England, Bangladesh and New Zealand have all sealed their Super Sixes berths with day five wins at the ICC Women's U19 World Cup in Malaysia.
England sensation Davina Perrin has stolen the show in Malaysia, producing a jaw-dropping innings as her side outlasted USA to lock up top spot in Group B.
Bangladesh and Scotland were the other winners in the early window of play, both also ensuring tournament progression.
Here is how all the action went down.
ENGLAND FLEXES MUSCLE WITH BAT AGAINST USA
England has topped Group B with an impressive batting performance against the United States, successfully chasing down 120 in 14.2 overs.
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Coming off strong showings in the tournament already, both sides set their sights on remaining unbeaten and claim top spot in the group.
USA showed they're more than capable of matching it with anyone, scoring 119-5 from their 20 overs after being sent in by the English.
Captain-keeper Anika Kolan led the charge with the bat for the United States, anchoring most of the innings to finish unbeaten on 46* off 42 balls.
England orthodox spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman was in the thick of it, matching a pair of catches with a great ball to remove star opener Disha Dhingra (6 off 10 balls), playing a part in three of their five dismissals. Trudy Johnson (17-2) and Prisha Thanawala (20-2) each took two wickets.
A total of 120 looked like it could be a challenging chase for England, but batting sensation Davina Perrin made immediate inroads and found helpful support from Trudy Johnson.
Highlighted by some huge hitting (watch above), Perrin blasted 74 off 45 deliveries to lay strong foundations. She holed out with just two runs required, allowing Johnson (44* off 39) and captain Abigale Norgrove (1* off 1) to finish the job inside 15 overs.
England has again proved they're a force to be reckoned with in Malaysia.
BANGLADESH OUTLASTS SCOTLAND IN GROUP D CONTEST
Bangladesh is nestled underneath Australia, sealing second spot in Group D after a win over the Scots.
They managed 121-9 from their 20 overs, batting first against Scotland, and ended up winning by 18 runs.
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Captain Sumaiya Akter came up with the goods down the order to ensure her side had something to defend, top-scoring for Bangladesh with 29* off 36 deliveries. Sumaiya was supported by Afia Ashima Era (21 off 19) and Juairiya Ferdous (20 off 32), who smashed an impressive six early in the innings (watch above).
Nayma Sheikh was impressive, taking 15-2 off her four overs.
Scotland were brave in their chase, led by Pippa Sproul's 43 off 41 balls, but couldn't quite get over the line. Captain Niamh Sheikh chipped in with 22 off 32.
The Scots finished 103/8 from their 20 overs and now will wait to find out if they remain in third spot in Group D. They will progress to the Super Sixes if Nepal fails to beat Australia.
NEW ZEALAND PREVAILS AGAINST SPIRITED SAMOA
New Zealand are on the board and into the Super Sixes, picking up their first win of the World Cup.
The Kiwis sealed a 67-run win with a clinical bowling display that had Samoa all out for 40 in just under 15 overs.
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Tournament newcomers Samoa made an impressive start in the field against the more fancied New Zealand. Both NZ openers were removed cheaply, before the side fell to 12-3 early on, attempting to set a big total in Sarawak.
Olive Lefaga Lemoe created history, taking Samoa's first ever ICC Women's U19 World Cup wicket (watch above), removing New Zealand star Kate Irwin caught-and-bowled for 0 off 3 balls.
Kiwi Eve Wolland was a steady hand amid a chaotic batting innings for New Zealand, ensuring a competitive total was set. Wolland's 48 from 43 and Anika Todd's contribution of 27 off 19 helped the side score 107-9 off 17 overs, in a match shortened by a rain delay.
Samoa couldn't keep pace with the bat, all out for 40 off 14.2 overs.
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