New Delhi: India women’s U19 cricket team defended its global title with utter dominance. On Sunday, the Niki Prasad-led team thumped South Africa by nine wickets in the final of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup played at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was the second title for India in as many editions of the global event for junior players after Shafali Varma led them to the first
South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first on a sluggish pitch. As has been the template of this Indian team throughout the tournament, bowl first, restrict the opposition to a minuscule score, the openers fire up to cut short the chase with calm and composure. It was the same script in the Malaysian capital city on February 2.
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India women’s U19 cricket side has won the ICC U19 T20 World Cup 2025 title after defeating South Africa in the final. This is the second straight title for India in the tournament, which has now been hosted twice. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
