India advanced to the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup final by defeating England by nine wickets. Kamalini scored 56 not out, while spinners Parunika Sisodia and Vaishnavi Sharma restricted England to 113 for eight. India will face South Africa in the final. Kamalini's precise batting and strong partnership helped India achieve the target in 15 overs.
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