Sun Feb 02 15:12:46 IST 2025: **India Retains U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Title**

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – India successfully defended its U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at the Bayuemas Oval on January 2nd, 2025. India’s victory was secured by a comfortable chase of South Africa’s 82 all out.

G. Trisha was instrumental in India’s win, contributing a Player of the Match performance with 44 runs and three wickets. She also earned the Player of the Tournament award for her outstanding 309 runs and seven wickets throughout the tournament. Trisha dedicated her Player of the Tournament award to her father, highlighting his crucial role in her success. In post-match interviews, she expressed her joy and ambition to continue representing India at the highest level.

India’s captain, Niki Prasad, praised the team’s composure and dedication, crediting their success to the support staff and the facilities provided by the BCCI. She also acknowledged South Africa’s strong performance, highlighting their competitive spirit.

South Africa’s captain, Kayla Reyneke, expressed her team’s disappointment but emphasized their hard work and the strong bond within the squad. Despite the loss, Reyneke stated their determination to return stronger in future tournaments.

The match saw a gripping contest, with India’s spin bowlers effectively restricting South Africa’s scoring opportunities. While South Africa’s batters showed flashes of brilliance, India’s controlled bowling and strategic batting ensured a comfortable victory. The match concluded with India achieving victory in the 12th over. The celebrations amongst the Indian players and staff were ecstatic in contrast to the somber mood amongst the South African players and staff.

The final was broadcast live in India on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+Hotstar.

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