Mon Feb 03 08:37:52 UTC 2025: ## India’s U-19 Women’s Cricket Team Wins World Cup, Awarded ₹5 Crore
**Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:** India’s Under-19 Women’s cricket team has secured a resounding victory in the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 9 wickets in the final. The team chased down a modest 83-run target with 52 balls to spare, achieving their second consecutive World Cup title.
Gongadi Trisha led the charge with an unbeaten 44 runs, while Sanika Chalke contributed a solid 26. Trisha also excelled with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs. Vaishnavi Sharma (2/23), Aayushi Shukla (2/9), and Parunika Sisodia (2/6) provided crucial support. South Africa’s batting struggled, with only Mieke van Voorst (23) reaching double figures.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rewarded the team and support staff with a ₹5 crore cash prize for their outstanding achievement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the team’s “excellent teamwork, determination, and grit,” calling their victory an inspiration for aspiring athletes. Congratulations also poured in from cricketers like Suryakumar Yadav and Harbhajan Singh.
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