Sat Feb 01 01:37:40 UTC 2025: ## Indian Spinner Leads Team to U19 World Cup Final

**MUMBAI, INDIA –** Parunika Sisodia’s pre-game ritual involves a conversation with her father, a former domestic cricketer and current coach, Sudhir Singh Sisodia. This routine proved auspicious as Sisodia played a pivotal role in India’s semi-final victory against England in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.

Facing a strong start from England, Sisodia, a left-arm spinner, swiftly turned the tide, claiming three crucial wickets – Jemima Spence, Trudy Johnson, and Katie Jones – to restrict England to 113/8. Her performance, coupled with contributions from Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla, swung the momentum decisively in India’s favor. Gongadi Trisha (35) and G Kamalini (56*) then steered India to a comfortable nine-wicket win.

Sisodia expressed her delight at reaching the final, highlighting the team’s unity and the unwavering support of the coaching staff. She emphasized their motto of focusing on enjoyment and playing as a cohesive unit, stating, “It’s ‘11 against all.’”

India, having won every match convincingly, will now face South Africa in the final, aiming to successfully defend their title. Sisodia credits her father’s support and inspiration for her cricketing journey and is elated to be able to share this success with him. She concluded by stating India’s intention to “dominate” in the final.

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