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 chased down the target effortlessly in just 11.2 overs 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 G Kamalini 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 India’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.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
If you want to know what dominating a tournament means look at what our U19 women’s cricket team has just achieved. Played at a different level to everyone else. Excited to see what the future holds in women’s cricket in India.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 2, 2025
Congratulations to the @BCCI women under 19 team on winning the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/BVK2limumo
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 2, 2025
Unstoppable. Unmatched. Unbeaten. 🏆🇮🇳
India didn’t just win the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, they dominated it!
A flawless campaign capped with a one-sided final win over South Africa. Congratulations to each and every one in the squad and support staff for this phenomenal… pic.twitter.com/NXtZaTHfdv— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) February 2, 2025
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
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🏆 🇮🇳
Congratulations India 👏#U19WorldCup #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/Pnrn3jOsFe
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 2, 2025
A disappointing end to what has been a phenomenal campaign for South African Women’s U19 🏏🌎🏆.
🇮🇳 IND U19W take victory by 9 wickets in the final.
Congratulations to these young stars 🇿🇦🤩 who reached the final undefeated.#AlwaysRising #U19WorldCup #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/0vb1kZ5Lw5
— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) February 2, 2025
INDIA clinches the ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 by defeating SOUTH AFRICA in the final#cricket #INDvSA #U19WorldCup #T20 #teamindia pic.twitter.com/H25pwGirbA
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 2, 2025
As clinical as it can get. Dominated each and every opponent in the tournament.
Congratulations, India on winning back-to-back U19 Women’s T20 World Cup titles 🏆🏆#U19WorldCup #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/4cAl7fj4sj
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) February 2, 2025
Champions Again! 🇮🇳🏆
Congratulations to the India U-19 Women’s team for their thrilling victory against South Africa, defending the World Cup in style!
Back-to-back triumphs showcase their dominance on the world stage!#U19WomensWorldCup pic.twitter.com/TlOBuhezPi
— Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) February 2, 2025
India wins the ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 final
Scorecard: https://t.co/0VCfS2DiWn#INDvSA #SAvIND #U19WorldCup #T20WorldCup #T20 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/E5gp4tlpoF
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) February 2, 2025
Chak de India! First team to do it without dropping a game!
Now that’s how you defend a title, as comprehensive as it can get from India!
Trisha leading from the front with bat and ball and has put in a tremendous show in the knockouts too.
Hopefully, the system will take care…
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) February 2, 2025
