The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament features four Indian players, reflecting their dominance in the competition.
India, who defended their title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the final, saw Gongadi Trisha, G Kamalini, Aayushi Shukla, and Vaishnavi Sharma make the elite squad. South Africa had two representatives, while England, Australia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka also contributed players to the list. South African captain Kayla Reyneke is named the team’s skipper, and her compatriot Nthabiseng Nini was chosen as the 12th player.
ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament:
Gongadi Trisha (India)
The 19-year-old was the tournament’s standout performer, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 309 runs at an average of 77.25 and a blazing strike rate of 147.14. She also became the first-ever player to score a century in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, with an unbeaten 110 against Scotland. Trisha played a pivotal role in the final, scoring 44 off 33 balls* and taking 3/15, leading her to be named Player of the Tournament.
Jemma Botha (South Africa)
The 17-year-old was one of South Africa’s most consistent batters, scoring 105 runs at a strike rate of 123.52. She was instrumental in the semi-final against Australia, smashing a crucial 37 off 24 balls to guide her team to victory. She also made valuable contributions throughout the tournament, including a solid 32 in the opening game against New Zealand.
Davina Perrin (England)
The 18-year-old was England’s top-order anchor, accumulating 176 runs at an average of 35.20 with a strike rate of 135.38. Her most explosive innings came against the United States of America, where she smashed 74 off 45 balls, including three sixes. Perrin’s ability to provide quick starts made her one of the tournament’s most reliable batters.
G Kamalini (India)
The 16-year-old played a crucial role in India’s batting lineup, scoring 143 runs at an average of 35.75. She was at her best in the semi-final against England, where she anchored the chase with an unbeaten 56 off 50 balls, ensuring India’s place in the final. She also made a vital half-century against Scotland in the group stage.
Puja Mahato (Nepal)
The 18-year-old led Nepal with distinction, making a strong case as the team’s premier all-rounder. She scored 70 runs, all in a single match-winning innings, and claimed nine wickets. Her 4/9 against Malaysia was one of the most dominant performances of the tournament.
Caoimhe Bray (Australia)
The 15-year-old young Australian all-rounder, contributed significantly with both bat and ball. She amassed 119 runs at a strike rate of 96.74, with her best innings being 36 in the semi-final against South Africa. In addition to her batting, she took seven wickets, proving to be a valuable asset in the middle order.
Kayla Reyneke (South Africa)
The 19-year-old South African captain, had an impressive campaign with the ball, picking up 11 wickets at an average of 6.27 with an economy rate of 4.14. Her leadership was crucial in guiding South Africa to the final unbeaten, though they fell short against India. She also played a handy knock of 26 runs in the semi-final against Australia.
Katie Jones (England)
The 19-year-old wicket keeper was a standout behind the stumps, effecting nine dismissals (two catches and seven stumpings). She had a phenomenal match against New Zealand, where she took one catch and completed four stumpings. Her glove work was instrumental in England’s campaign.
Vaishnavi Sharma (India)
The 19-year-old emerged as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker, finishing with 17 wickets at an economy rate of 3.36. Her most remarkable performance came against Malaysia, where she took a sensational 5/5, including a hat-trick. Her ability to deliver in crucial moments made her a key player in India’s title run.
Aayushi Shukla (India)
The 17-year-old was a key figure in India’s bowling attack, picking up 14 wickets at an average of 5.71. She was consistent throughout the tournament, delivering match-winning spells such as her 4/8 against Scotland. In the final, her spell of 2/9 against South Africa played a crucial role in India’s victory.
Chamodi Praboda (Sri Lanka)
The 15-year-old was one of Sri Lanka’s brightest young talents, claiming nine wickets in just four matches. She showcased her bowling prowess with 3/5 against Malaysia and followed it up with 3/16 against the West Indies, making her one of the most effective bowlers in the competition.
Nthabiseng Nini (South Africa)
The 19-year-old was included as the 12th player after delivering a strong performance with the ball for South Africa. She picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 4.00, with her best figures of 3/4 coming in the group stage against Samoa.
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