16 all out! Proteas U19 Women overpower newcomers Samoa at T20 World Cup

South Africa's U19 Women thrashed Samoa by a commanding 10 wickets on Monday after bowling them out for a paltry 16 to top Group C in the U19 T20 World Cup at Borneo Cricket Ground in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Chasing a mere 17 to win, openers Jemma Botha (6*) and Simoné Lourens (6*) chased the target in only 10 balls.

It was the lowest innings total in U19 T20 World Cup history.

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The Proteas won the toss and opted to bowl first, setting up a masterclass led by Nthabiseng Nini (3/4), who struck with the first ball of the innings as she bowled opener Norah Jade Salima for a duck.

It was carnage in the middle for the minnow team - playing in their first U19 World Cup - as the brilliance of Nini and Fay Cowling (2/4), Seshnie Naidu (2/0) and Kayla Reyneke (2/5) ripped Samoa apart.

Avetia Fetu Mapu and Stella Sagalala top-scored with three each in a hugely disappointing display from Samoa, whose innings ended with a run-out as they posted just 16 in 9.1 overs.

South Africa top Group C and will play their final group game against Nigeria on Wednesday (08:30 SA time).

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In Saturday's opening Group C encounter against New Zealand, the Proteas secured a 22-run win (DLS method) in a rain-affected match at the newly constructed Borneo Cricket Ground.

The encounter was reduced to 11-overs per side as the Proteas laid a solid foundation with the bat with openers Botha (32) and Lourens (21) sharing a 52-run partnership.

Wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso smashed a 14-ball 25 to propel South Africa to a competitive