New Delhi, Feb 2, 2025: Opener Gongadi Trisha scored 44 as India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the final match of the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Chasing only 83 runs, India did not face much difficulty as they lost just one wicket and went across the line in just 11.2 overs.
Earlier, contributions from the entire bowling unit helped India bundled out South Africa for 82 in 20 overs. Asked to bowl first, India made immediate impact with back-to-back wickets. With this, India lifted their second consecutive U19 Women’s World Cup title.
Trisha Gongadi won the PLAYER OF THE FINAL for her 3 wickets and 44 runs and PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT for scoring 309 runs and 7 wickets in the tournament. She says she wants to dedicate these awards to her father and says without his support she wouldn’t have made it here. Thanks the batting coach for backing her to open the innings and says she looks forward to playing for her country and winning more games.