On Sunday, a stellar bowling performance, with the spinners taking nine wickets \u2013 three of which went to Trisha Gongadi\u2013 along with fielders stepping up nicely helped India India apply the squeeze on South Africa and bowl them out for 82 on a slow pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It also helped that Niki was astute in her bowling changes, which didn\u2019t allow South Africa to settle in. In the chase of 83, Trisha made 44 not out off 33 balls while vice-captain Sanika Chalke slammed an unbeaten 26 off 22 deliveries to help India complete the chase in 11.2 overs to clinch the title yet again after winning it in 2023 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think all of us tried to stay calm and down to earth. We just stuck to doing what our job is. If we won the toss, we might have picked batting too. But we wanted to just go out there and do the job. All the credit goes to our support staff for making this possible and nurturing the youngsters. BCCI has given us the best facilities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am feeling really happy that I am here, making sure India stays on top. It\u2019s a special moment to play the World Cup and do this for India. At the start of the tournament, I mentioned that were here to dominate and ensure India stays on top. We\u2019re definitely going to create that legacy of winning ICC trophies and winning a lot of trophies for India,\u201d said Niki after the match ended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also had a word of appreciation for South Africa, who were playing their first U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup final. \u201cThe South Africans have been playing really well. They came hard at us today. We\u2019ve played against them a lot and the character they\u2019ve shown, it\u2019s really nice to see and nice to compete against them.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa captain Kayla Reyneke said it was tough dealing with the fact that they won\u2019t be able to bring the trophy home, and vowed to go one step further when the next edition of U19 World Cup takes place in 2027.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Lot of emotions within the team but will not take anything away from this team and management, we've worked really hard for this moment. Tough to not take the trophy home. Getting to our first-ever final is a proud moment, that's special.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa captain Kayla Reyneke said it was tough dealing with the fact that they won\u2019t be able to bring the trophy home, and vowed to go one step further when the next edition of U19 World Cup takes place in 2027.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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