By Zainab Shafiq 
Kuala Lumpur, February 2, 2025 – India Women Under-19s showcased a dominant performance in the final of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup, outclassing South Africa Women Under-19s by nine wickets at the Bayuemas Oval. With a commanding display of batting and bowling, India secured the title in style, chasing down a modest target of 83 with 52 balls to spare, bringing home their second consecutive trophy of the tournament.
Opting to bat first, South Africa struggled to build momentum as India’s disciplined bowling attack dismantled their batting lineup. Opener Jemma Botha (16 off 14) provided a brisk start, but wickets fell at regular intervals, leaving the Proteas reeling. Mieke van Voorst fought back with a 23-run knock off 18 balls, but it wasn’t enough as South Africa were bundled out for just 82 in 20 overs.
India’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with all-rounder Gongadi Trisha leading the attack. She finished with remarkable figures of 3/15 in her four overs, dismissing key batters including skipper Kayla Reyneke. Aayushi Shukla and Vaishnavi Sharma also played crucial roles, bagging two wickets each to stifle South Africa’s batting effort.
Chasing 83, India got off to a steady start but lost opener G Kamalini (8) early. However, Gongadi Trisha (44* off 33) ensured there were no further hiccups. She played a match-winning innings, striking eight boundaries in a fluent knock, well-supported by Sanika Chalke (26* off 22). The duo guided India to 84/1 in just 11.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive victory.
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Trisha’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award, capping off a sensational tournament where she also claimed the Player of the Series title with 309 runs and seven wickets. India’s victory reaffirmed their dominance at the junior level, marking a historic moment for women’s cricket in the country.
With this triumph, India Women Under-19s etched their name in history, lifting the coveted trophy in a tournament where they remained unbeaten. The young stars have set a strong foundation for the future of Indian women’s cricket.
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