Tue Feb 04 10:02:01 UTC 2025: **ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025: Six Memorable Matches Highlight Thrilling Tournament**

BANGI, MALAYSIA – The ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 concluded with several unforgettable matches. The tournament showcased exceptional talent and thrilling contests, leaving fans with lasting memories.

One of the most remarkable performances came from India’s Vaishnavi Sharma, who achieved the best-ever bowling figures in Women’s T20 World Cup history, taking 5 wickets for only 5 runs, including a hat-trick, in a 10-wicket victory over Malaysia. Malaysia was dismissed for a paltry 31 runs.

New Zealand secured a stunning victory over the USA, defending a modest 97 runs thanks to a strong bowling performance led by Rishika Jaswal. Despite a Player of the Match performance from USA spinner Ritu Singh (5/15), the USA fell short, finishing on 79.

Nigeria celebrated their first-ever tournament win, defeating New Zealand in a rain-shortened match. Lilian Ude’s impressive bowling restricted New Zealand to 63/6, one run short of Nigeria’s 65/6.

Sri Lanka upset the unbeaten Australian team by 12 runs in a Super Six clash. Despite Australia restricting Sri Lanka to 99/8, focused Sri Lankan bowling led by Chamudi Praboda, Pramudi Methsara, and Aseni Thalagune (two wickets each) secured the victory.

India’s Gongadi Trisha played a crucial role in their campaign, notably scoring a century against Scotland and a Player of the Match performance in the final. Her 49 runs against Sri Lanka helped secure a 60-run victory for India.

Finally, Scotland pulled off a nail-biting one-wicket win against Nepal in a close finish. Maisie Maceira’s five-wicket haul bowled out Nepal for 73, but Pippa Sproul’s crucial 35 runs and a last-wicket partnership secured the victory for Scotland.

The tournament proved to be a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent and future of women’s cricket.

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