Sun Feb 02 20:58:07 UTC 2025: ## India Clinches Back-to-Back U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Titles

**Johannesburg, South Africa** – India has secured a dominant victory in the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup final, defeating South Africa by nine wickets to claim their second consecutive title. The match, a highly anticipated clash between two undefeated teams, saw India’s bowlers dismantle South Africa’s batting lineup, restricting them to a paltry 82 runs. Aayushi Shukla led the bowling attack with impressive figures of 2/9, while Trisha Gongadi claimed three wickets.

South Africa, who won the toss and elected to bat, struggled throughout their innings. Early wickets by Parunika Sisodia and Shabnam put them on the back foot, and despite a brief partnership between Kayla Reyneke and Karabo Meso, they never recovered. Mieke van Voorst and Fay Cowling’s 30-run stand was the highest partnership of the innings.

In response, India’s chase was a masterclass of controlled aggression. Despite the loss of Kamalini G, Trisha Gongadi’s unbeaten 44 runs, studded with eight fours, and Sanika Chalke’s 26 guided India to victory with ease.

Both teams had enjoyed unbeaten runs in the tournament leading up to the final. South Africa progressed through the group stages and Super Six with impressive wins, including a semi-final victory over Australia. India, the defending champions, maintained their winning streak throughout the tournament, defeating strong opponents like England in the Super Six stage. The victory marks a continuation of India’s dominance in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

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