India’s U19 women’s cricket team made history once again, clinching their second consecutive ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by nine wickets in the final held in Kuala Lumpur on February 2, 2025.
Trisha Leads the Way with Bat and Ball
Gongadi Trisha was the standout performer of the match, delivering an all-round show that left fans excited. With the ball, she dismantled South Africa’s batting lineup, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs. Not stopping there, Trisha also shined with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 44 runs to guide India to an easy win.
South Africa Struggles Against India’s Strong Bowling
Winning the toss and choosing to bat, South Africa faced trouble early. India’s bowlers, led by Trisha, kept things tight. Parunika Sisodia and Aayushi Shukla also made significant contributions. South Africa struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Early breakthroughs dented their innings, and despite minor resistance in the middle overs, they could only post 82/10 in 20 overs.
Parunika Sisodia: 2/6
Aayushi Shukla: 2/9
Gongadi Trisha: 3/15
With this disciplined performance, India ensured they were chasing a modest target, setting the stage for a clinical finish.
India’s Batters Finish the Job Comfortably
Chasing 83 runs, India’s batters showed patience and confidence, never allowing pressure to build.
- Gongadi Trisha: 44* (Unbeaten)
- Soumya Chalke: 26* (Unbeaten)
India reached the target in just 11.2 overs, losing only one wicket.
A Tournament to Remember: Big Records and Achievements
This win not only proved India’s strength in U19 women’s cricket but also highlighted the efforts of individual players. Gongadi Trisha was named Player of the Tournament, scoring 309 runs at an average of 77.25 and taking 9 wickets throughout the event. She also created history by scoring the first-ever century in Women’s U19 T20 World Cup history, making an unbeaten 110 against Scotland.
The Future Looks Bright for India’s Women’s Cricket
Winning two back-to-back World Cups shows how strong India’s young players are. Their talent and hard work have inspired many, and as they move forward, they will play a big role in elevating India’s women’s cricket to greater heights.
