Indian U-19 Women's cricket team crushed South Africa by nine wickets in the final to successfully defend their U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Indian bowlers packed South Africa under a modest score, as the eventual runners-up finished at 82 in 20 overs, losing all wickets. In the second innings, India chased down the score in just 11.2 overs, losing only one wicket as they stamped a dominating nine-wicket win in the one-sided final.

𝗖. 𝗛. 𝗔. 𝗠. 𝗣. 𝗜. 𝗢. 𝗡. 𝗦! 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 are the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Champions 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hkhiLzuLwj #SAvIND | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/MuOEENNjx8
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

After clinching the title in the inaugural edition in 2023, India U-19 women have successfully retained the title in Malaysia in 2025.

Commanding performance by the Indian bowlers in the first innings

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South Africa struggled to score quickly in their innings and lost wickets regularly as India's spin bowlers took control of the game. However, this tournament shows significant progress compared to the inaugural competition two years ago, where South Africa did not advance beyond the Super Six stage.

South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first, as Parunika Sisodia clean-bowled opener Simone Lourens at the end of the second over to pick up South Africa's first wicket. Another opener, Jemma Botha went back to the pavilion after adding 16 off 14 to the scorecards.

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𝗠. 𝗢. 𝗢. 𝗗 straight after a memorable title triumph! ☺️ 🏆#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/nJOELSNO1f
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

India quickly took over the South African batting line-up, as Diara Ramlakan and captain Kayla Reyneke got out at 3 and 7, respectively; where the score was 40-4 in 11.2 overs.

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Only Mieke Van Broot tried to build up some resistance by scoring 23 off 18, but Gongadi Trisha sent her back to the pavilion at 17.5 over. Following that, Sheshnie Naidu, Ashleigh van Wyk, and Monalisa Legodi all registered ducks, as South Africa got all out at just 82 in 20 overs.

Gongadi Trisha stalled her bowling figure at 3-15, whereas Paruniaka Sisodia (2-6), Ayushi Shukla (2-9), and Vaishnavi Sharma (2-23), the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, collectively collapsed the South African batting.

Blistering batting from India chased down the target easily

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India started their chase with an explosive performance, racing to 18 runs without losing a wicket in the first two overs. They maintained their momentum and reached 36-0 by the end of the fourth over.

South Africa managed their only breakthrough soon after, as captain Kayla Reyneke induced Kamalini G into playing a rash shot, which was brilliantly caught by Simone Lourens.

However, this was the only highlight for South Africa’s bowling attack. Gongadi Trisha continued her excellent form, finishing with an unbeaten 44 runs off 33 balls, including eight fours. She was well-supported by Sanika Chalke, who contributed 26 runs off 22 deliveries.

3⃣ Wickets
4⃣4⃣* Runs

G Trisha's brilliant all-round performance powered #TeamIndia to victory in the Final and helped her bag the Player of the Match award 👏 👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hkhiLzuLwj #SAvIND | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/zALmitmvNa
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

Together, they guided India comfortably across the finish line, securing a decisive nine-wicket victory and claiming the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 title.

As the cherry on top, Gongadi Trisha was named the Player of the Match, and she stamped her name winning the Player of The Tournament award as well.

7⃣ Matches
3⃣0⃣9⃣ Runs
7⃣ Wickets

A brilliant all-round display from G Trisha as she wins the Player of The Tournament award 👏 👏#TeamIndia | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/DVTjH9rc3t
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

Trisha also accumulated the most runs (309) in the tournament, whereas Vaishnavi Sharma topped the list of most wicket-takers with a staggering 17 wickets.

3⃣0⃣9⃣ 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀!👍 👍

G Trisha put up stellar performances with the bat & emerged as the Leading Run-Getter in the #U19WorldCup! 🔝 🙌#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/QprbsHMvdv
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

Indian team remarkably remained the whole tournament unbeaten, winning six games in this edition held in Malaysia.

6⃣ Matches
1⃣7⃣ Wickets
A hat-trick to her name as well! 🙌

Congratulations to Vaishnavi Sharma - the Highest Wicket-Taker in the #U19WorldCup! 🔝 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/Mb9e7cfFsD
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 2, 2025

Scores in brief

South Africa v India, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, 2 February 2025

South Africa: 82 all out in 20 overs (Mieke van Voorst 23, Jemma Botha 16; Gongadi Trisha 3/15, Parunika Sisodia 2/6)

India: 84 for one in 11.2 overs (Gongadi Trisha 44 not out, Sanika Chalke 26 not out; Kayla Reyneke 1/14)

Result: India won by nine wickets

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