In a comprehensive display of skill and intent, India Women Under-19s outclassed South Africa Women Under-19s by 9 wickets in the final of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup held at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on February 2, 2025. India chased a moderate target of 83. It reached 84/1 in just 11.2 overs and got through to the target with 52 balls still left, clinching the win and the most sought-after trophy.
Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup: India vs South Africa Match Report
South Africa, who elected to bat first after winning the toss, were not able to make much of it against a very disciplined Indian bowling attack. The star of the match, Gongadi Trisha, was in great form with a spell of 3/15 as she tore through the middle order of South Africa. Aayushi Shukla (2/9) and Parunika Sisodia (2/6) did a good job in helping India restrict South Africa to a mere 82 all out in 20 overs. For South Africa, batters Mieke van Voorst (23) and Fay Cowling (15) managed to score their double figures with the rest crumbling under relentless pressure.
India had a comfortable run chase led by the indomitable Gongadi Trisha. She remained not out on 44 off 33 balls which included eight boundaries. Her unbroken partnership with Sanika Chalke 26* off 22 ball ensured a speedy and easy victory after the dismissal of G Kamalini who scored 8 runs early on.
Trisha Stands Out for India
Trisha’s all-round brilliance, which included her match-winning knock and three crucial wickets, earned her the Player of the Match award. She was also named Player of the Series for her outstanding contributions throughout the tournament, amassing 309 runs and taking 7 wickets.
This victory stands as a great moment in history for India. They have earned their second consecutive ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup title, and the fact that the women’s team proved dominant throughout this tournament. They delivered an emphatic win in this final which shows that they are strengthening their hold over women’s cricket. The young talent that surfaced in the game, like Trisha, means that Indian women’s cricket seems to have secured a bright future on the global platform.
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