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The curtains have fallen on the exhilarating ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, leaving behind a trail of records, memorable performances, and the emergence of new cricketing icons. This tournament not only showcased the raw talent and determination of young athletes from around the globe but also highlighted the bright future of women’s cricket. Meanwhile, ICC have announced a strong unit of 11 players as the Team of the Tournament for the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
India: The world champions
India once again proved their dominance in the junior cricket circuit by clinching the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 title. Defending their championship from the inaugural edition, India showcased an all-round performance in the final, beating South Africa by 9 wickets. The team’s journey was marked by sensational batting from Gongadi Trisha, who was pivotal with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 44 in the final and taking 3 wickets for 15 runs.
The Indian side, led by Niki Prasad, was a well-oiled machine, with contributions from every corner – from Vaishnavi Sharma‘s 17 wickets to the consistent batting of G Kamalini and Aayushi Shukla. This victory not only underscores India’s cricketing prowess but also sets a benchmark for future teams.
Top-performing stars from the tournament
The tournament was a stage for emerging stars to shine, with players like India’s Trisha leading the charge with 309 runs and clinched both Player of the Match and Tournament awards, showcasing her all-round abilities. Vaishnavi from India dominated the bowling with 17 wickets, including a hat-trick. Nepal’s Puja Mahato impressed with her all-round performance, scoring 70 runs and taking 9 wickets, including a 4 for 9 spell.
South Africa’s Jemma Botha provided explosive starts, notably with her 37 off 24 balls in the semi-final against Australia, while England’s Davina Perrin was a consistent performer with the bat, amassing 176 runs. Sri Lanka’s Chamodi Praboda made her mark with 9 wickets, including a notable 3 for 16 against India. These players not only highlighted their potential but also set the stage for their future in cricket, captivating fans and promising a bright future for women’s cricket.
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U-19 T20 World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament
- 1. Gongadi Trisha (India)
Matches: 7, Runs: 309, Average: 77.25, Strike-rate: 147.14, Highest score: 110* - 2. Jemma Botha (South Africa)
Matches: 6, Runs: 105, Average: 26.25, Strike-rate: 123.52, Top score: 37 - 3) 3. Davina Perrin (England)
Matches: 5, Runs: 176, Average: 35.20, Strike-rate: 135.38, Top score: 74 - 4) G Kamalini (India)
Matches: 7, Runs: 143, Average: 35.75, Strike-rate: 104.37, Top score: 56* - 5) 5. Caoimhe Bray (Australia)
Matches: 6, Runs: 119, Average: 29.75, Strike-rate: 96.74, Top score: 45 - 6) Puja Mahato (Nepal)
Matches: 4, Runs: 70, Wickets: 9, Economy: 4.34, Best: 4/9 - 7) Kayla Reyneke (c) (South Africa)
Matches: 6, Wickets: 11, Average: 6.27, Economy: 4.14, Best: 3/2 - 8) Katie Jones (wk) (England)
Matches: 4, Dismissals: 9 (caught: 2, stumped: 9) - 9) Aayushi Shukla (India)
Matches: 7, Wickets: 14, Average: 5.71, Economy: 3.01, Best: 4/8 - 10. Chamodi Praboda (Sri Lanka)
Matches: 4, Wickets: 9, Average: 6.33, Economy: 3.80, Best: 3/5 - 11) Vaishnavi Sharma (India)
Matches: 6, Wickets: 17, Average: 4.35, Economy: 3.36, Best: 5/5
Also READ: All you need to know about Gongadi Trisha: The breakthrough star in ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
