The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 saw India defend their title, courtesy to Trisha Gongadi’s outstanding all-round efforts, earning her the coveted title of Player of the Tournament, and the Final. She demonstrated exceptional consistency, forming crucial partnerships and guiding India to victory. With 309 runs, including the only century in the competition, and seven wickets in as many games, Trisha finished the tournament as the top run-scorer.
India defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final at the Bayuemas Oval thanks to Trisha Gongadi’s unbeaten 44. The Indian squad won the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time.
In a brilliant bowling display, Gongadi claimed three wickets as India bowled South Africa out for 82. On a sluggish pitch, Niki Prasad’s India put pressure on South Africa and bowled them out for 82 owing to an outstanding bowling display that saw the spinners take nine wickets, three of which went to Trisha, and fielders stepping up brilliantly.
Trisha scored 44* off 33 balls and Sanika Chalke hit an unbeaten 26 off 22 deliveries to help India, who had previously won the title in 2023 in Potchefstroom, South Africa, finish the chase in 11.2 overs and win it again. India had lost a game in their inaugural campaign in 2023, but they enjoyed a flawless campaign this time around, not losing a single game en route their second consecutive victory further demonstrated the gap between them and other teams at the U19 women’s level.
The path to the Player of the Tournament award for Trisha started long before the World Cup. Trisha, who is renowned for her versatility, was one of India’s most impressive players during the competition. Her strike rate and consistency put her among the leading run scorers early in the competition, and she continuously produced outstanding performances in every aspect of the game.
Trisha’s highlight this season came during the Super Six, where she played a match-winning knock in the match against Scotland that not only confirmed India’s spot in the knockouts but also created several records. She became the first player to score a century in the history of the ICC Women’s World Cup. Leading up to this historic knock, she registered consecutive scores of 27*, 40, and 49. She followed up her 110, with a 35 in the semi-final against England.
Trisha’s success is also regarded as a significant blessing to Indian women’s cricket, encouraging the sport’s future players to have faith in their own abilities. Her remarkable path from domestic cricket to international stardom at the age of 19 will surely live on in cricket history for years to come, as will her accomplishments at the ICC World Cup 2025.
The future of Trisha Gongadi, a young cricket player who has already established herself as one of the game’s future stars, appears to be extremely bright as India celebrates its victory.
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