India beat South Africa to win U19 Women's T20 World Cup, here's all you need to know about historic win

Under the leadership of Niki Prasad, India U19 successfully defended the championship they had won two years prior. At the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, India easily defeated South Africa by nine wickets to win the U19 Women's T20 World Cup for the second time in a row. In 11.2 overs, Gongadi Trisha helped India surpass the 83-run goal with an undefeated 44.

The whole squad, which had collected close to the square leg boundary, erupted in ecstasy as the final moment approached and joyfully ran onto the field. Indian U-19 women cricket players celebrated their title win while flying the Indian flag. Big names from cricket fraternity, like Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan, Mithali Raj, and Pragyan Ojha, congratulated India on winning the U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

South Africa was bowled out for just 82 runs by India thanks to their skill with spin, which they then chased down in the just 12 overs. Niki Prasad gave the Indian Cricket Board praise for having the greatest facilities in her post-match presentation speech.

"All of us tried to stay calm, remained down to earth, and stuck to doing our job. We wanted to go out there and show what we can do. Thanks to the BCCI for giving us the best facilities. I'm feeling happy that I'm right here standing, making sure India stays on top. It's a special moment. At the start of the tournament, I mentioned we’re here to dominate, to ensure India stays on top," Niki Prasad said after the match.

"A lot of emotions within the team, but we will not take anything away from this team and management. We’ve worked really hard for this moment. It’s tough not to take the trophy home. Getting to our first-ever final is a proud moment, that’s special. Cricket is a team sport, we couldn’t have done it without them and the management on the side. This is motivation for us to come back stronger in 2027. Mum, dad - I won’t be coming home with the trophy, but I’ve got my medallion," Kayla Reyneke said on the loss.

After receiving the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament awards, Trisha was almost rendered speechless. She was so overcome by the event that she could only credit her accomplishment to her father, a heartfelt homage to the support that enabled her to succeed. 

"Means everything to me, right now not able to say anything. Thank everyone for supporting me. Plan was to always focus on my strengths, did the same thing today as well...Would like to dedicate this to my dad who is here. Always consider myself as an allrounder. Goal is to play for the country and win more matches," Trisha said.