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How Indian eves dominated the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

India's U19 Women's team dominates the tournament, remaining unbeaten and clinching the title with a series of emphatic victories.

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How Indian eves dominated the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup

In an exhilarating final, the Indian Eves emerged victorious, defeating their arch-rivals South Africa by 9 wickets to remain unbeaten throughout the tournament. The win marked India’s second consecutive ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 title, a remarkable feat that has brought the team widespread acclaim.

The overcast conditions at the venue saw South Africa elect to bat, but the Indians wasted no time in drying up the runs. By the end of the 6th over, South Africa were reeling at 29/3. A clinical performance from the Indian bowlers, especially Gongadi Trisha, set the tone for the day. The all-rounder was the star of the show, scoring an unbeaten 44 off 33 balls and taking an impressive 3/15 with the ball, leading India to an emphatic win.

Chasing a modest target of 83, India made a confident start, with Gongadi Trisha and Kamalini Gunalan putting on a 36-run partnership for the opening wicket. Though Gunalan was dismissed by Kayla Reyneke, India finished the powerplay with a commanding 44/1. Sanika Chalke joined Trisha in the middle and the Indian team continued to score freely, completing the chase with ease.

In an exclusive conversation with Cricket Predicta, Apurva Desai, the NCA Coach associated with the Indian U19 Women’s team, shared his thoughts on why India triumphed in the final and throughout the tournament.

“It’s the 60 dot ball rule we’ve always believed in,” says Desai. “In the final, we bowled 61 dot balls, and that’s been one of our core strategies. We made sure to pitch the ball up and attack, knowing that the wickets would come. This pressure on the opposition kept them from building partnerships and as a result, they kept losing wickets.”

One of the keys to India’s success has been the clarity of roles within the team. “Every player in the Indian camp knows her role — when to bowl, what line to bowl and when to switch to Plan B,” Desai continues. “The players have gelled well over the last five months, which has contributed to their seamless execution on the field.”

The team’s energy was contagious and Desai points to their urgency as a major factor in their success. “Whether it was off the bus or during drinks breaks, the team always walked, ran and posed with purpose. This was a rare feat in the tournament and it speaks volumes about the commitment and focus they brought to every aspect of the game.”

India’s top-order batters have been the backbone of the team’s success, accounting for over 80% of the runs scored throughout the tournament. Desai praises their consistency: “Our top order has been exceptional. Gongadi Trisha, who took three wickets in the final, has been in top form, scoring a century and even coming close to a hat-trick in the final.”

The Indian team’s success wasn’t just down to their playing XI; the support staff played an equally crucial role. “Few thought that our backend team would have such an impact, but it’s been instrumental,” Desai adds. “VVS Laxman has been a regular visitor to the camp and has helped uplift the morale of the players. He’s been involved with every Indian squad for the past five months, understanding the game and mentoring the girls.”

In the post-match press conference, Nikki, the skipper, also commented:

“We know it’s important to bowl 60 dot balls and play 60 scoring balls. Full thanks to VVS sir, Neetu David and all our support staff who give us matches, advice and guidance throughout.”

India’s remarkable win is a testament to the hard work, dedication and strategic planning that went into their preparation. Under the guidance of coaches like Apurva Desai and with strong support from legends like VVS Laxman, the future looks bright for Indian women’s cricket.

DOMINANT. UNBEATEN. INDIA

beat WI by 9 wickets

beat MAL by 10 wickets

beat SL by 60 runs 

beat BAN by 8 wickets 

beat SCI by 150 runs 

beat ENG by 9 wickets 

beat SA by 9 wickets