India beat South Africa by nine wickets to retain the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup
On 2 February 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final to win the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 and retain the title they first won in 2023.
Summary
On 2 February 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 at Bayuemas Oval, successfully defending the title they first won in 2023. South Africa were bowled out for 82 and India won with 52 balls remaining. Gongadi Trisha was Player of the Match (3/15 and 44 not out off 33 balls) and Player of the Tournament, scoring 309 runs in seven innings, 133 more than anyone else, including the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history (110 not out against Scotland). India were captained by Niki Prasad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 2 Feb 2025, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Result
- India beat South Africa by 9 wickets (52 balls left)
- South Africa
- 82 all out
- Player of the Match and Tournament
- Gongadi Trisha (3/15 and 44*)
- Trisha's runs
- 309 in seven innings; first century in tournament history (110* v Scotland)
- India captain
- Niki Prasad
- Titles
- Second straight; India also won the inaugural 2023 edition
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Which team did India beat in the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — South Africa
ICC and BBC (2 Feb 2025): India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final in Kuala Lumpur.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Gongadi Trisha
ICC media release (2 Feb 2025): India's Gongadi Trisha was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 309 runs in seven innings.
In which city was the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur
ICC and BBC (2 Feb 2025): the final was played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Consider the following statements about the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: 1. India also won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2023. 2. Gongadi Trisha scored the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ICC media release: India successfully defended the title they first won in 2023, and Trisha made the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history (110 not out against Scotland). Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.