India Women Under-19 Crowned Champions of ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025: A Dominant 9-Wicket Victory Over South Africa.
In a thrilling final of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 held at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, the India Women Under-19 team claimed a resounding 9-wicket win over South Africa Women Under-19. This remarkable victory showcased India’s young talents as they clinched the coveted trophy with a commanding performance, both with the ball and bat.
South Africa’s Struggles with the Bat
Batting first, South Africa Women Under-19 struggled to build momentum as they were bundled out for a modest total of 82 runs in their 20 overs. The Indian bowlers delivered a clinical performance, restricting the opposition with precision and discipline.
South Africa’s innings got off to a rocky start, with Simone Lourens (0 off 3) falling early to Parunika Sisodia. The middle order offered some resistance, with contributions from Jemma Botha (16 off 14), Karabo Meso (10 off 26), and Mieke van Voorst, who top-scored with a quickfire 23 off 18. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, and no batter could establish a substantial partnership.
India’s bowlers dominated throughout the innings. Trisha Gongadi starred with figures of 4-0-15-3, while Aayushi Shukla was equally impressive with her spell of 4-2-9-2. Parunika Sisodia and Vaishnavi Sharma chipped in with two wickets each, restricting South Africa to a below-par score.
India’s Confident Chase
In response, India Women Under-19 chased down the target with ease, reaching 84/1 in 11.2 overs. Opening batter Kamalini G, who scored 8 off 13 before being dismissed by Kayla Reyneke, gave India a solid start alongside Trisha Gongadi. The real heroes of the chase were Trisha Gongadi and Sanika Chalke, who displayed excellent batting temperament to take India home.
Trisha Gongadi led the charge with an unbeaten 44 off 33 balls, hitting eight boundaries in her entertaining innings, while Sanika Chalke contributed a steady 26 off 22, including four boundaries. Together, they stitched an unbroken partnership that guided India to victory with 52 balls to spare.
Key Performances
- Trisha Gongadi: A match-winning all-round performance. With the ball, she claimed 3 wickets for 15 runs and followed it up with an unbeaten 44 off 33 to steer India to victory.
- Aayushi Shukla: A disciplined bowling effort, taking 2 wickets for just 9 runs in her 4 overs.
- Parunika Sisodia: She made early inroads with her 2 wickets for 6 runs in 4 overs, setting the tone for India’s dominance.
India’s Dominance
India’s comprehensive 9-wicket win in the final of the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 highlighted their dominance throughout the tournament. With both bat and ball, the team delivered standout performances, showcasing the depth of talent in their squad. The victory also marks a significant achievement for Indian women’s cricket, further strengthening the future of the sport in the country.
India – The Champions 2025
With this victory, India Women Under-19 team has etched their name in history as the champions of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025. Their dominant display in the final and consistent performances throughout the tournament speak volumes about the bright future of Indian women’s cricket.
The entire nation celebrates this incredible achievement, and the young stars of the Indian team are sure to inspire the next generation of cricketers.
