NEW DELHI: India stormed to a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa to efficiently defend their Ladies’s U19 T20 World Cup title on Sunday on the JB Marks Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
Having gained the inaugural version again in 2023, the Asian aspect displayed their superiority in all departments, comfortably chasing down a modest goal of 83.
After a scientific bowling efficiency restricted South Africa to 82 all out in 20 overs, India’s batters made mild work of the chase.
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Regardless of shedding Kamalini Gunalan early for 8, Gongadi Trisha (44 not out off 33) and Sanika Chalke (26 not out off 22) guided India residence in simply 11.2 overs, sealing back-to-back U19 World Cup victories.
Opting to bat first after successful the toss, South Africa endured a nightmare begin, shedding Simone Lourens for a duck within the opening over.
Jemma Botha (16) provided some early resistance, however wickets stored tumbling at common intervals. Captain Kayla Reyneke and wicketkeeper Karabo Meso struggled to regular the innings as India’s bowlers stored them underneath strain.
Mieke van Voorst (23 off 18) and Fay Cowling (15 off 20) offered transient moments of hope, however with no substantial partnerships, South Africa crumbled to 82 all out in 20 overs.
Gongadi Trisha (3/15) was the standout performer, dismantling the center order together with her disciplined spell. Parunika Sisodia (2/6) and Aayushi Shukla (2/9) offered key breakthroughs, whereas Vaishnavi Sharma (2/23) mopped up the tail, making certain South Africa by no means bought going.
Chasing a small goal, India began positively regardless of an early setback when Kamalini Gunalan fell for 8. Nonetheless, Trisha and Chalke ensured there have been no additional hiccups, enjoying with authority and composure.
Trisha’s 44-run knock, laced with eight boundaries, was the spotlight of the chase.
