Nigeria's historic day, USA announce themselves in unforgettable U19WC 2025 action

The U19 World Cup has produced three stunning matches in the early window on day three. Here's all the action and how it unfolded.

USA have made a major statement, dominating Ireland by nine wickets to announce themselves at the ICC Women's U19 World Cup.

Australia have joined the United States in the winners list as the day three action continues in Malaysia.

But the story so far is Nigeria's maiden win at their first-ever Women's U19 World Cup campaign.

USA STUN IRELAND IN DOMINANT NINE-WICKET WIN

USA have announced themselves as a World Cup force after stunning Ireland in Johor, winning by nine wickets and drastically improving their net run rate position.

The toss was about the only thing that didn't go USA's way, producing a masterclass in all three disciplines to cruise to victory after Ireland selected to bat first.

The Irish finished all out for 74 off 17.4 overs, as USA produced a stunning performance in the field.

Four bowlers took multiple wickets for the United States, led by Isani Vaghela's 10-3 off three overs and Ritu Singh's 8-2 off three overs, which included a jaw-dropping off-breaker (watch above). Vaghela's efforts with the ball earned her Player of the Match honours.

Ireland had no answer in the field, as Disha Dhingra (46 off 33 balls) and Chetna Reddy Pagydyala (23* off 25) put on 75 for the first wicket partnership. Dhingra was bowled trying to find the boundary with just one more run required, leaving Vaghela (4* off 1) to finish off the job in 9.4 overs.

USA move to the top of group B for the time being, with England to meet Pakistan later on Monday.

AUSTRALIA HOLD ON TO COMPLETE NAIL-BITING WIN OVER BANGLADESH

The Aussies have made it two from two in Malaysia, after edging out Bangladesh in a cliff-hanger.

Australia sent their rivals in, to immediate effect, striking early and often to once again parade their dangerous and varied attack.

Star left-armer Eleanor Larosa (19-2 off 4 overs) broke through for two wickets in her first over, following on from her fine form in their tournament opener on Saturday. Tegan Williamson (12-2 off 4) and Caoimhe Bray (18-2 off 4) chipped in admirably to help restrict Bangladesh to 91-9 from their 20 overs.

But it was far from a perfect performance from the Australians, who recorded five missed chances in the field and made tough work of the run chase.

After cruising to 50-1, a middle-order batting collapse brought the Bangladeshis rigth back into the contest. The Aussies fell to 86-8 midway through the 18th over, still needing six more runs for the win.

Ella Briscoe (11* off 22) and Williamson (3* off 3) held their nerve to get Australia over the line with four balls to spare.

Australia now top group D and have all but secured tournament progression.

NIGERIA SECURE HISTORIC MAIDEN WORLD CUP WIN

Nigeria have stunned New Zealand to claim victory in their first-ever completed ICC Women's U19 World Cup game.

Making their ICC Women's U19 World Cup debut, the Nigerians were left to wait for an opportunity after their contest with Samoa on Saturday was abandoned due to the rain.

Wet weather again threatened proceedings in Sarawak, but the African nation made the most of their chances once it was confirmed there would be play, albeit a reduced contest of 13 overs each.

Nigeria scored 65 for six batting first, before producing an energetic display in the field that continued to add pressure on New Zealand's run chase.

The Kiwis were 57 for five, needing nine runs, with one over to go, and tight bowling from Lilian Ude got them over the line, finishing two runs shy of Nigeria's total.