India successfully defended their Under-19 T20 World Cup title with a dominant nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. In a battle between two unbeaten teams, India delivered a commanding performance to lift the coveted trophy for the second time in a row.
The final saw India outplay their opponents in every aspect of the game. The bowlers set the stage early, restricting South Africa to a modest total of 82. Despite a steady start in the chase, India maintained an aggressive approach, reaching 18 without loss in the first two overs. The only hiccup came when G Kamalin was dismissed in the penultimate over of the powerplay, but that did not slow down India’s momentum.
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Gongadi Trisha (44*) and Sanika Chalke (26*) guided India to victory, sealing the chase with more than eight overs to spare. Trisha’s brilliant all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. She finished the tournament with 309 runs and seven wickets, playing a crucial role in India’s triumph.
Earlier in the match, South Africa won the toss and chose to bat but struggled to build partnerships. India struck early as Parunika Sisodia dismissed opener Simone Lourens for a three-ball duck. The second breakthrough came when Shabnam Shakil removed the dangerous Jemma Botha for 16(14), leaving South Africa at 20/2 after four overs. The troubles continued when Aayushi cleaned up Diara Ramlakan, reducing them to 29/3 at the end of the powerplay.
By the halfway mark, South Africa was reeling at 33/3. The pressure mounted when captain Kayla Reyneke attempted to break free with a big shot, only to find the hands of Gongadi Trisha at long-off. With the innings nearing its end, South Africa struggled at 58/5. A brief partnership between Fay Cowling and Mieke van Voorst tried to add some respectability to the total, but their efforts were undone when Trisha struck in the 18th over, breaking their stand. The innings eventually collapsed, with South Africa bowled out for 82.
As the final wicket fell, emotions ran high. South African players formed a huddle, visibly distraught as tears streamed down their faces. Meanwhile, India celebrated their supremacy with smiles, having successfully retained their title with an all-round performance that reaffirmed their dominance in the tournament.
Cricket Fraternity Hails India’s Women’s U19 Team for Winning 2025 T20 World Cup
India’s Women’s U19 team received widespread praise from the cricket fraternity after successfully defending their Under-19 T20 World Cup title with a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. The win marked India’s second consecutive triumph in the tournament, showcasing the depth and strength of young talent in the country.
The final saw India produce an all-round performance, with the bowlers laying a strong foundation by restricting South Africa to a low total of 82. Despite a cautious start in the chase, India maintained a steady approach, reaching 18 without loss in the first two overs. Although G Kamalin was dismissed in the penultimate over of the powerplay, the team remained in control. Gongadi Trisha (44*) and Sanika Chalke (26*) played with confidence, guiding India to victory with more than eight overs to spare. Trisha’s exceptional tournament performance earned her both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards, finishing with 309 runs and seven wickets.
As India’s young stars celebrated their emphatic win, messages of appreciation poured in from cricketing legends and fans alike. Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant congratulated the team, calling their achievement “incredible” in a post on X. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan also lauded the team’s efforts, expressing his pride in their World Cup triumph.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acknowledged the significance of India’s back-to-back titles, emphasizing the nation’s growing talent pool. In a statement on social media, the BCCI credited initiatives like pay parity under Jay Shah’s tenure, the TATA Women’s Premier League, and a structured age-group system for fostering young talent. The board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Indian cricket continues to thrive at all levels.
“Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti”: PM Modi lauds Team India for winning Women’s U19 WC 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Team India’s triumph at the Women’s U19 World Cup 2025 and said that the win was a result of excellent teamwork, determination and grit.
Taking to X, PM Modi congratulated Team India for their victory and said that he is proud of the “Nari Shakti”. PM Modi also sent his best wishes to the team for their future endeavours.
“Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti! Congratulations to the Indian team for emerging victorious in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. This victory is the result of our excellent teamwork as well as determination and grit. It will inspire several upcoming athletes. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti! Congratulations to the Indian team for emerging victorious in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. This victory is the result of our excellent teamwork as well as determination and grit. It will inspire several upcoming athletes. My best… pic.twitter.com/Z2nbGaolSg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 2, 2025
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