India has captured the Under-19 T20 World Cup title with an emphatic nine-wicket triumph over South Africa in the final held in Kuala Lumpur. Gongadi Trisha, the star performer for India, delivered a stellar all-round performance, taking 3-15 with the ball and smashing an unbeaten 44 from 33 balls to guide her team to victory.
South Africa, having won the toss, elected to bat first. However, they faced early setbacks, slipping to 20-3 within the powerplay. India's spinners dominated, with wickets falling at regular intervals, leaving South Africa struggling to gain momentum. They were eventually bowled out for a modest total of 82 runs on the last ball of their innings.
India's chase was swift and decisive. Trisha quickly asserted control with a series of early boundaries, setting the tone for a successful pursuit. India efficiently knocked off the required runs in just 11.2 overs, with Sanika Chalke sealing the victory by hitting the winning boundary two balls into the 12th over.
Trisha's performance throughout the tournament was exceptional. The 19-year-old emerged as the leading run-scorer, amassing 309 runs in seven matches. Her impressive batting prowess was evident as she consistently played crucial innings for her team. England's Davina Perrin followed as the tournament's second-highest run-scorer with 176 runs.
This victory marks India's second consecutive Under-19 T20 World Cup win, having also claimed the inaugural tournament in 2023. The team's comprehensive performance in the final showcased their skill and determination to retain the championship title.
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