Led by a spirited captain, Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament as they showcased exceptional skill, composure, and dominance. India played with fearless intent throughout the tournament, culminating in a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the India Under-19 women\u2019s team for successfully defending their title at the ICC Under-19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo 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,\u201d read the statement by BCCI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCongratulations to our girls for retaining the U19 Women\u2019s World Cup. It has been an exemplary campaign wherein they\u2019ve remained unbeaten throughout. We spoke about their performances at the Naman Awards last night and today they have made us all proud. This trophy reflects the growth of women\u2019s cricket in India, and I\u2019m extremely delighted to see each member shine in this tournament. I once again would like to congratulate the entire team, coaches and the support staff for a fantastic show,\u201d said Roger Binny, President, BCCI<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Several players delivered standout performances, with India's top-order batters leading from the front and the bowling unit maintaining a stranglehold. G. Trisha 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. Spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla topped the wicket-takers list, taking 17 and 14 wickets, respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s triumph in the inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup in 2023 and now in 2025 is a testament to the Board\u2019s strong age-group and grassroots structure. The robust domestic pathway continues to produce world-class talent, ensuring that a feeder line to the national team remains strong and vibrant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCC said, \u201cI extend my best wishes to the India Under-19 Women\u2019s team for their remarkable title defence at the ICC Under-19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2025. To achieve this historic feat and win the trophy for the second consecutive time showcases their dedication, resilience, and dominance on the global stage. The entire team, along with the support staff, displayed tremendous skill, teamwork, and determination in all aspects of the game. This World Cup victory highlights the strength of India\u2019s grassroots cricket and the bright future of our women\u2019s game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 Niki Prasad-led India apply the squeeze on South Africa and bowl them out for 82 on a slow pitch. In the chase, Trisha made 44 not out off 33 balls while 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
India\u2019s second successive triumph in the U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup yet again showed the gulf that exists between them and teams of other nations at the U19 women\u2019s level, as they also became the first side to win the title without losing any game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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 Niki Prasad-led India apply the squeeze on South Africa and bowl them out for 82 on a slow pitch. In the chase, Trisha made 44 not out off 33 balls while 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
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