An utterly dominant India flaunted their embarrassment of riches to win a second successive U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket shellacking of South Africa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, the triumph giving a peek into the game’s most perfectly calibrated youth structure. Having outclassed every team during their march to the final, India asserted themselves yet again, getting the job done with as many as 52 balls to spare and became the first team to win the tournament without dropping a single game.

The biggest star of the day was all-rounder Gongadi Trisha, who followed up her excellent 3/15 with an unbeaten 33-ball 44 while batting.

South Africa, led by Kayla Reyneke, opted to bowl first, but their decision backfired quickly as India’s three-pronged spin attack bowled them out for 82.

Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla was the star of the show with figures of 4-2-9-2, while leg-spinner Trisha, who has also been a revelation with the bat, further underlined her all-round capabilities with her triple strikes with the ball.

Trisha once again anchored India’s chase with an unbeaten knock that was studded with eight fours.

Vice-captain Sanika Chalke (26 not out; 22 balls, 4×4) sealed the victory with a powerful heave to the square-leg boundary, forcing the young Indian players, draped in the Tricolour, to break into wild celebrations.

“I’ve dreamt of this moment for the past two years, and I can’t believe I hit the winning runs — it’s truly surreal. My teammates’ support made all the difference, and this moment is one I’ll cherish forever,” said Sanika after the match.

Left-arm spinner Parunika (4-0-6-2) provided India with an immediate breakthrough, dismissing opener Simone Lourens for a duck as South Africa struggled from the outset.

Right-arm seamer Shabnam Shakil (2-0-7-1) then removed the dangerous Jemma Botha, reducing South Africa to 20/2 by the end of the fourth over.

The pressure intensified when Aayushi bowled Diara Ramlakan, further denting South Africa’s innings.

At the halfway mark, South Africa were struggling at 33/3, unable to gain any momentum.

Captain Kayla Reyneke (7) tried to stabilise the innings but fell to Trisha, who later stumped Mieke van Voorst (23) to break a promising 30-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

Their skipper attempted to break free but perished while trying to go big, holing out to Trisha at long-off.

Despite Fay Cowling (15; 20 balls) and Mieke van Voorst putting up a small resistance, South Africa’s struggles continued.

The duo tried to rebuild but with just four overs remaining, South Africa were precariously placed at 58/5.

Trisha’s breakthrough then triggered a collapse and they were eventually bowled out in the final delivery of their innings.

India got off to a strong start in their chase, scoring briskly with a steady flow of singles and boundaries.

Trisha was once again the aggressor with her exquisite strokes, while Kamalini G also chipped in.

The opening partnership was moving smoothly until Kamalini was dismissed for 8, caught by Simone Lourens off Kayla Reyneke’s bowling, leaving India at 36/1 in 4.3 overs.

Sanika faced a few dot balls before settling in as South Africa’s wayward bowling and fielding also helped India’s cause.

Trisha , on the other hand, continued to exude confidence, accumulating runs with a mix of singles and boundaries.

The steady flow of runs kept the momentum high, as India reached 71/1 at the halfway mark of their innings.

The defending champions enjoyed a flawless campaign, winning all their group-stage matches against the West Indies, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.

Their winning momentum continued in the Super Six stage with victories over Bangladesh and Scotland.

In the semi-final, India delivered a commanding performance against England to extend their unbeaten run to six matches. 

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India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final Live Streaming: After a flawless run in the entire tournament, India are all set to square off against South Africa in the final match of the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a dominant India will start as overwhelming favourites to win their second consecutive title. The Niki Prasad-led side has been in red-hot form across departments. India registered dominating wins over the West Indies (9 wickets), Malaysia (10 wickets), Sri Lanka (60 runs), Bangladesh (8 wickets), Scotland (150 runs) and England (9 wickets in the semifinal).

When will the India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match take place?

The India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match will take place on Sunday, February 2 (IST).

Where will the India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match be held?

The India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match will be held at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.

What time will the India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match start?

The India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match will start at 11:30 AM IST. The toss will take place at 12:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match?

The India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match will be televised live on the Star Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match?

The India vs South Africa, Women’s U19 T20 World Cup Final match will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

Not worrying about pressure and being “ruthless” have been the hallmark of the Indian team so far as it aims to retain the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, said left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia after guiding her side to the final of the prestigious tournament on Friday. India are just win away from retaining the title when they take on South Africa on Sunday and Parunika said the team enters every match with the determination to dominate. India crushed England by nine wickets to set up a summit clash with South Africa, who defeated Australia by five wickets in the other semifinal.

“We have made it our motto that we are not going to worry about pressure, we are just going to enjoy the game. Whatever happens, we will go through it together. It’s ’11 against all’,” Parunika, who returned excellent figures of 3/21 in four overs, told ICC after the match.

“We have been playing together for seven or eight months. Our support staff has always been there and made sure we are together, making sure we are having fun,” she added.

Parunika had a major task to achieve after England were off to a flying start, racing to 37 for no loss after four overs. She made an instant impact, removing Jemima Spence and Trudy Johnson to stem the flow of runs, before coming back to dismiss the dangerous Katie Jonesas the rivals were restricted to 113/8.

G Kamalini then struck a fine half-century as India reached the target in 15 overs for the loss of one wicket.

“This was the goal, getting to the final and performing well all through the tournament. We are here to dominate, and every time we enter the field that is the goal, we are going to dominate and be ruthless,” she said.

“I’m happier that we are in the final than getting ‘player of the match’ or getting those wickets. Since this morning, I had that butterflies-in-my-stomach feeling. It’s relaxed now that we are finally there, one more game to go.” The 19-year-old said that speaking to her father Sudhir Singh Sisodia, a former domestic player and her coach, before every match gives her the confidence to go all out in every match.

“Today, I woke up very early and had nothing to do. We have a team room so I went there and had a yoga and meditation session. Then I came back, had breakfast and talked to my dad.

“I will always talk to my dad before coming to a match. He played domestic cricket and now he is a coach and me playing is something that has deepened our bond.” “When I was younger, every time he used to take me to a ground, I was never interested at first, but gradually I started getting that interest. He is the happiest person to see his daughter choosing the game that he loved. I’m very happy to give that happiness to my dad,” she added. 

Trisha Gongadi in action© X (Twitter)

India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup LIVE Streaming: India to square off against Bangladesh in the Super Six match of the ongoing Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. India had a brilliant run in the group stage, where they won all the three games that they played. On the other hand, Bangladesh, who were in Group D, lost one match out of three. Earlier on Thursday, opener G Trisha‘s composed 49 and pacers’ excellent new ball spell fashioned India’s lopsided 60-run win over Sri Lanka and their entry into the Super Six.

On a spiteful pitch, Trisha’s 44-ball knock (5×4, 1×6) was worth its weight in gold as it guided India to a competitive 118 for nine.

Here are the LIVE Streaming details for India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match LIVE Telecast

When will the India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match take place?

The India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match will take place on Sunday, January 26 (IST).

Where will the India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match be held?

The India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match will be held at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.

What time will the India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match start?

The India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match will start at 12:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 12:00 PM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match?

The India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match?

The India vs Bangladesh, U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Super Six match will be be streamed live on the Disney Plus Hotstar app and website in India.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

Mumbai Indians on Sunday roped in 16-year-old G Kamalini for a whopping amount of Rs 1.6 crore at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction in Bengaluru. Soon after Kamalini’s name came under the hammer, Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani raised the paddle at Rs 10 lakh. Delhi Capitals (DC) came into the bidding war along with MI. The 16-year-old’s bid was zoomed to Rs 1.6 crore and confirmed her spot in the Mumbai-based franchise’s squad. The uncapped youngster from Tamil Nadu played a crucial role for Tamil Nadu and helped them win the U-19 domestic tournament in October, hitting 311 runs in eight matches, according to ESPNCricinfo.

In the Under-19 tri-series final between India B against South Africa A, she was the top scorer with 79 runs. Her stupendous form helped Kamalini confirm her place in India’s squad for the Under-19 Asia Cup next week.

WOW!! ????

Young wicket-keeper G Kamalini is now part of the Mumbai Indians! ????

INR 1.60 Crore for the 16-year old ????#TATAWPLAuction | #TATAWPL | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/PzIw3ZFDrj

— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) December 15, 2024

Gujarat Giants brought West Indies cricketer Deandra Dottin for a massive amount of Rs 1.7 crore. The Caribbean cricketer was one of the three players with a reserve price of Rs 50 lakh. UP Warriorz raised the paddle for Dottin’s base price. Gujarat Giants also came into the bidding war to get her into the squad. The bid soon crossed Rs 85 lakh and was with the Gujarat-based franchise. But the Warriorz fought for the Caribbean cricketer and took the amount up to Rs 1.2 crore. However, the Giants were desperate to get her and added Dottin to the squad for Rs 1.7 crore.

A whopping INR 1.70 Crore first buy of the #TATAWPLAuction 2025 ????????

Deandra Dottin is all set to play for Gujarat Giants ???? in the #TATAWPL@Giant_Cricket pic.twitter.com/Pl4wV6j6fi

— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) December 15, 2024

Gujarat Giants went big at the ongoing WPL 2025 auction when they roped in Simran Shaikh for Rs 1.9 crore. She also became the most expensive buy of the afternoon on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat-based franchise came into the bidding war for the uncapped batter. Her base price was Rs 5 lakh and made her way to the Giants with a whopping amount of Rs 1.9 crore. Earlier in the inaugural season of the tournament, Simran Shaikh played for the Gujarat-based franchise and featured in nine games.

???? Most Expensive buy of the afternoon! ????

Simran Shaikh is off to play for Gujarat Giants this 2025 #TATAWPL Season#TATAWPLAuction | @Giant_Cricket pic.twitter.com/SJap7eAzIC

— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) December 15, 2024

This year’s auction has featured 120 players, including 91 Indian and 29 overseas cricketers, three of whom are from Associate Nations. Among the players, 82 are uncapped Indian cricketers, while 8 are uncapped overseas players.

Sonam Yadav and G Kamalini powered India to a massive nine-wicket win over Pakistan.© ACC