Opener Trisha Gongadi created historical past by scoring the first-ever century within the Girls’s U-19 T20 World Cup, main India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
Trisha showcased her distinctive batting abilities, smashing an unbeaten 110 off simply 59 balls, laced with 13 fours and 4 sixes, after India was despatched in to bat.
She was well-supported by wicketkeeper-opener Kamalini G, who scored a stable 51 off 42 balls, and Sanika Chalke, who contributed an unbeaten 29 off 20 balls. Collectively, they propelled India to a formidable whole of 208 for 1 of their 20 overs.
In response, Scotland struggled in opposition to a disciplined Indian bowling assault and had been bundled out for 58 in 14 overs. Openers Pippa Kelly and Emma Walsingham had been the highest scorers for Scotland, every managing 12 runs.
Left-arm orthodox spinner Ayushi Shukla starred with the ball for India, delivering a sensational spell of four for 8. She was ably supported by left-armer Vaishnavi Sharma (three for five) and Trisha Gongadi (three for six), who impressed along with her all-round efficiency after her batting heroics.
In different matches of the day, Bangladesh concluded their marketing campaign with a dominant 10-wicket victory over the West Indies. The Bangladeshi bowlers had been on level, limiting the West Indies to a modest 54 for six in 13 overs.
Chasing the goal, opener Juairiya Ferdous guided her crew to victory with an unbeaten 25, sealing the win inside 9 overs.
Bangladesh gained the toss and opted to bowl first at Bayuemas Oval, following tireless efforts by the bottom workers within the nation’s capital to make play potential. Spinner Nishita Akter Nishi shone with the ball, taking three wickets, whereas Anisa Akter Soba chipped in with two.
The West Indies struggled within the difficult circumstances, and Bangladesh comfortably chased down the goal to climb to 3rd place within the Group 1 standings.
In the meantime, in one other Group 2 match, heavy rain in Sarawak compelled the abandonment of the Tremendous Six contest between South Africa and the USA with no ball being bowled.
South Africa had already secured their spot within the semi-finals, whereas the USA gained a degree from the no-result to maneuver to 3rd place in Group 2.
