Under-19 Indian Women Crowned T20 World Champions


Under-19 Indian Women Crowned T20 World Champions

Led by captain Nikki Prasad, the team not only won the title for the second consecutive time (after 2023) by overcoming South Africa but also remained undefeated by winning seven consecutive matches

 
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February 3, 2025 - The Under-19 Women’s T20 team has won the World Cup title showcasing exceptional skill, composure and flair. The Indian team has not only won the title for the second consecutive time by overcoming South Africa by nine wickets in the final but also remained undefeated by winning seven consecutive matches.

Led by captain Nikki Prasad, the players showed fearless intent throughout the tournament which was played in Malaysia. In the final, South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first. However, India put up tight bowling, dismissing South Africa for just 82 runs in 20 overs. For India, G. Trisha took the most wickets of three. She also finished as the highest-run scorer of the tournament with 309 runs and was named the Player of the Match and the Player of the Tournament as she also picked seven wickets. Vaishnavi Sharma, Parunika Sisodia and Aayushi Shukla claimed two wickets each in the final game.

India chased down the target easily, scoring 84 runs for the loss of one wicket in just 11.2 overs to secure the win.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the team.

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the India Under-19 women's team for successfully defending their title at the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia. "To honour this remarkable achievement, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of INR 5 Crore for the victorious squad and support staff, led by Head Coach Nooshin Al Khadeer", a statement by BCCI said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the team on X: “Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti! Congratulations to the Indian team for emerging victorious in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. This victory is the result of our excellent teamwork as well as determination and grit. It will inspire several upcoming athletes. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours”.

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