The Indian U19 Women’s cricket team will face South Africa in the final of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, aiming to defend their title. The highly anticipated match is set to take place at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday at 12:00 PM IST.
India stands on the brink of history, as they look to win back-to-back titles in this prestigious tournament. They claimed the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title in South Africa in 2023, defeating England by seven wickets.
Now, with the final in sight, they have a chance to make history once again. South Africa, meanwhile, is gearing up for their first-ever appearance in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final, having made a remarkable comeback after being eliminated in the group stages during the tournament’s first edition.
The winner of the final will not only claim the title but also become the first team to finish the competition undefeated. Both teams are poised for a thrilling encounter, with India looking to continue their dominance and South Africa aiming to create history by clinching their maiden title.
India's Road to the Final
Under the leadership of captain Niki Prasad, the Indian team has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament. They registered impressive victories over Sri Lanka, West Indies, and the host nation Malaysia in the group stage.
Their strong performance continued in the Super Six, where they triumphed over Bangladesh and Scotland, securing their place in the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, India faced a formidable England side and emerged victorious, booking their spot in the final. Indian opener Gongadi Trisha has been a standout performer, amassing 265 runs in six matches at an average of 66.25.
Her strike rate of 149.71 reflects her aggressive approach at the crease. Trisha made history during the Super Six match against Scotland, scoring the first-ever century in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with an unbeaten knock of 110* off just 59 balls.
On the bowling front, Vaishnavi Sharma has been a revelation, leading the wickets tally with 15 scalps. She made history by taking India’s first-ever hat-trick in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, which she achieved in the group-stage match against Malaysia. Her all-round contribution will be crucial in the final, as India looks to retain their title.
South Africa’s Remarkable Run
South Africa, led by captain Kayla Reyneke, has had an equally impressive journey to the final. They began their campaign by defeating Nigeria, New Zealand, and Samoa in the group stages.
Their progress continued in the Super Six, where they overcame Ireland, though their match against the USA was abandoned. South Africa made a statement in the semi-finals, defeating Australia by five wickets to secure their place in the final.
South Africa’s batting strength has been led by Jemma Botha and Simone Lourens, who have accumulated 89 and 71 runs, respectively.
However, it is their captain, Kayla Reyneke, who has been the star with the ball. Reyneke has taken 10 wickets in the tournament so far, and her bowling will be crucial to South Africa’s hopes of claiming the title.
A Historic Rivalry
The rivalry between India and South Africa in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup has been building for some time.
In their last five encounters, India has won four times, with one match abandoned due to weather conditions. India’s strong record in these head-to-head contests adds to their confidence as they prepare for the final.
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