Sun Feb 02 13:02:43 UTC 2025: ## India Dominates South Africa to Retain U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Title
**Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia** – India has successfully defended its U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa by a commanding 9 wickets in the final. Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament Gongadi Trisha spearheaded India’s victory with a stunning all-round performance.
Trisha’s exceptional bowling figures of 3 for 15 and an unbeaten 44 runs with the bat proved instrumental in India’s triumph. Her tournament totals of 309 runs and 7 wickets cemented her status as the tournament’s top performer.
South Africa, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. They were bundled out for a paltry 82 runs, with Trisha and Vaishnavi Sharma (23/2, tournament-leading 17 wickets) leading the wicket-taking charge. Early wickets from Aayushi Shukla and Parunika Sisodia further crippled the South African batting order, which failed to establish any significant partnerships.
India’s chase was relatively straightforward, with openers Gongadi Trisha and G. Kamalini setting the platform for a comfortable victory. Despite a brief slowdown after Kamalini’s dismissal for 8 runs, India reached the target in 8 overs with 59 runs for the loss of one wicket.
The win marks a repeat of India’s success in the senior men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024, showcasing the country’s consistent dominance in the sport at various levels. The match highlighted the exceptional talent within the Indian U-19 women’s team, confirming their status as a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.
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