• India clinched their second consecutive ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.

  • India chased down the target of 83 effortlessly in 11.2 overs.

Cricket world erupts as India hammers South Africa to lift the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
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India clinched their second consecutive ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title with a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. The win reaffirmed India’s dominance at the junior level, following their maiden triumph in 2023 under the leadership of Shafali Verma.

After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat first but struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack, managing only 82 runs in 20 overs. India with nine wickets in hand, showcasing their superiority on the grand stage.

India’s bowlers decimate South Africa’s batting line-up

South Africa got off to a shaky start as Parunika Sisodia struck early, dismissing Simone Lourens for a duck in the second over. The pressure mounted with Shabnam Shakil and Aayushi Shukla maintaining tight lines, resulting in quick wickets. Jemma Botha (16 off 14) was the only batter to score at a brisk rate, while captain Kayla Reyneke (7 off 21) struggled to stabilize the innings.

The standout performance came from Trisha Gongadi, who claimed 3/15, dismantling the middle order. Sisodia (2/6) and Shukla (2/9) also made crucial breakthroughs, restricting South Africa to a modest total of 82. The Proteas’ innings never gained momentum, as India’s bowlers applied relentless pressure, capitalizing on their opponents’ lack of partnerships. The disciplined bowling effort reflected India’s strategic planning and execution, setting the tone for a dominant chase.

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Trisha Gongadi’s commanding knock seals the title for India

Chasing 83, India lost opener for 8, but the result was never in doubt as Trisha played a fluent innings. She anchored the chase with an unbeaten 44 off 33 balls, striking eight boundaries and ensuring a smooth passage to victory. Sanika Chalke (26 not out off 22) provided solid support, and the duo stitched together an unbroken 48-run partnership. The South African bowlers struggled to create breakthroughs, as Ind༒ia’s batters rotated the strike efficiently and punished loose deliveries.

Trisha’s composed knock exemplified India’s batting prowess, sealing the win in just 11.2 overs at a healthy run rate of 7.41. With this emphatic victory, India reaffirmed their status as a dominant force in U19 women’s cricket, adding another ICC trophy to their growing collection. This triumph not only highlights India’s rising young talent but also underscores the depth and excellence in their developmental system, ensuring a bright future for women’s cricket in the country.

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