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South Africa Women Under-19 vs India Women Under-19, Final Commentary, Live Updates

SA-WU19 vs IND-WU19, 2025 - Youth T20I Live Commentary

South Africa Women Under-19 vs India Women Under-19 Scorecard
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Final, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur , Feb 02, 2025
South Africa Women Under-19 South Africa Women Under-19
82 (20.0)
India Women Under-19 India Women Under-19
84/1 (11.2)
India Women Under-19 beat South Africa Women Under-19 by 9 wickets
Right then, that is it from this one-sided final and the ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup as well. Defending champions, India Women Under-19 have retained the trophy with a top-class show throughout the tournament. Now, the shining World Cup trophy is being handed over by the Chairman of ICC, Jay Shah to the victorious Indian skipper, Niki Prasad. She joins her teammates and lifts it together and also poses for some pictures with the 'CHAMPIONS' banner. Then they do a victory lap around the ground with a lot of Indian support here. We hope that you enjoyed our coverage of this brilliant tournament, but the cricket action does not stop here. Plenty of matches are going on all around the world and you can just switch tabs to enjoy them. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!
Niki Prasad, the victorious skipper of India Women Under-19 says that they just kept their calm and wanted to keep things simple and did their job. Adds that if she had won the toss, she would have batted first as well, but they have bowled brilliantly throughout the tournament so no regrets about that. Mentions that all the credit goes to the support staff for nurturing the youngsters. Says that she was disappointed she missed out on the previous World Cup, but worked hard and has made sure that India stays on top. Further adds that she wanted to dominate and is very proud of her team for the way they have played. Credits South Africa Women Under-19 for their performance as well and says that they have been playing against each other for a long time and it was nice to compete with them.
Now, the South Africa Women Under-19 team comes up to the podium to collect their runners-up medals. We will also hear from their captain Kayla Reyneke. She says that there are a lot of emotions going on in the group. Adds that they all including the management, have worked really hard and thanks all of them for being a part of this journey and especially mentions her team who played like a group. She gets a bit emotional and says that it has been a proud moment to get into the final and that cricket is a team sport. Further says that, though they have fallen short here, they have played well and with the South African spirit in them, will come back stronger in the next World Cup 2027. Concludes by appreciating the way India played and congratulating them while apologising to their fans for not getting the trophy home but mentions that they will continue to entertain you further in the future.
Trisha Gongadi is also the PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT, scoring 309 runs and 7 wickets. She says she wants to dedicate these awards to her father and says without his support she wouldn't have made it here. Thanks the batting coach for backing her to open the innings and says she looks forward to playing for her country and winning more games.
Trisha Gongadi is the PLAYER OF THE FINAL for her all-round brilliance (3 wickets and 44 runs). She says she is short of words and this means everything for her. Thanks her team and the support staff and says that she tries to bowl to her strength and with the bat only looks to keep it the same as the other matches. Mentions that Mithali Raj is her idol and says the youngsters coming ahead will have to work hard and make sure the World Cup stays in India.
Presentation Time...
The three left-arm spinners of the Indian team, Parunika Sisodia, Vaishnavi Sharma and, Aayushi Shukla, are all together for a chat. Vaishnavi is overwhelmed and Aayushi takes over to say that it is hard to express in words and the hard work they put in has shown through. Parunika then adds that the three never talk about the game and they enjoy each other's company and help one another in the game and are more like a family. Further adds that as a whole team, they just want to keep pushing ahead and never look back. Sonam Yadav joins the pack and says it feels great to win the title and be part of it on both occasions. Soon Kamalini G charges in to show her excitement and emotions and says they did it.
We can see the India Women Under-19 celebrating wildly here in Kuala Lumpur and it is time to hear from some of their players. Sanika Chalke is up for a quick chat. She says that this is a surreal feeling for her as she has dreamt of this day for the past two years. She is very happy that she hit the winning runs. She thanks the supporting staff as they have believed in her. Mentions that they didn’t get a lot of chances to bat in the middle order and she knew that she was due for an inning but she contributed in the fielding as those catches were very crucial. It is a big step in her career and she hopes that it will help her going forward.
A small target, no trouble at all for the Women in Blue! Trisha Gongadi, the tournament’s standout star, owned the final - three wickets with the ball and an unbeaten 44 to seal the win in style. Kamalini G fell early, but Sanika Chalke ensured a smooth finish, smashing the winning runs with over eight overs to spare. Not much really to say about the bowling of South Africa Women Under-19 as they just did not have enough runs on the board. Skipper Kayla Reyneke picked up the only wicket, but that was only a consolation. However, they can still take a lot of positives from this World Cup campaign.
Earlier in the game, South Africa Women Under-19 crumbled under the pressure of the final, skittled out for just 82! With seven single-digit scores, only Jemma Botha and Mieke van Voorst showed some fight, but India’s relentless bowling attack proved too strong. Trisha Gongadi led the charge with three wickets, while Parunika Sisodia, Aayushi Shukla, and Vaishnavi Sharma grabbed two each, and Shabnam chipped in with one. A dominant display from the champions, stamping their authority once again!
INDIA WOMEN UNDER-19 – WORLD CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN! They’ve defended their title in style, staying unbeaten and proving their dominance yet again! Heartbreak for South Africa in another ICC final, but full credit to the young Proteas for a spirited campaign. India reigns supreme, and the future shines bright!
End Of The Over 11.2 : 84/1
4 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
S. Chalke
26 (22)
T. Gongadi
44 (33)
M. Legodi
1.2-0-10-0
11.2
4
Monalisa Legodi To Sanika Chalke
FOUR! Good shot to end what has been an exceptional tournament for India Women Under-19! They defend the title and seal the game with 9 wickets. On a length, angling in on middle and leg, Sanika Chalke pulls it off the upper half of the bat but manages to get it past square leg to her left and the ball races to the fence.
11.1
0
Monalisa Legodi To Sanika Chalke
Lands it full, on middle and leg, Sanika Chalke drives it to mid on.
End Of The Over 11 : 80/1
9 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
T. Gongadi
44 (33)
S. Chalke
22 (20)
J. Botha
1-0-9-0
10.6
0
Jemma Botha To Trisha Gongadi
Tossed up, at the stumps, Trisha jams it hard but straight to cover.
10.5
0
Jemma Botha To Trisha Gongadi
Full, on off, Trisha Gongadi pushes it to cover.
10.4
4
Jemma Botha To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! Just a deft touch on that one. Short and on off, Trisha Gongadi waits back and cuts it very late past the keeper to her right and gets another boundary. India Women Under-19 need just 3 more runs to get.
10.3
1
Jemma Botha To Sanika Chalke
Full, around off, Sanika Chalke works it to mid off for one.
10.2
4
Jemma Botha To Sanika Chalke
FOUR! Nicely done! Full and sliding into the pads, Sanika Chalke tickles it behind and the ball races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
10.1
0
Jemma Botha To Sanika Chalke
Comes into the attack for the first time in this tournament and drops it short and on middle, Sanika Chalke dabs it down the deck.
Drinks! India are now just 12 runs away from lifting the Trophy! At the halfway mark of the chase, it has been a clinical display from the Indian batters, with the opening pair doing most of the damage and breaking the back of this modest target. South Africa needed early breakthroughs to stand any chance of pulling this game back, but they haven’t been able to exert enough pressure or take wickets in clusters. With the finish line well in sight, India will now look to wrap this up in style and quickly!
End Of The Over 10 : 71/1
6 Runs
  • 1 WD 9.1
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
S. Chalke
17 (17)
T. Gongadi
40 (30)
M. Legodi
1-0-6-0
9.6
1
Monalisa Legodi To Sanika Chalke
Full, outside off, Sanika drops it down to mid-wicket for a single.
9.5
1
Monalisa Legodi To Trisha Gongadi
Good length, outside off, Trisha looks to cut it and gets it through the bottom part of the bat. The ball parries away towards short fine over the head of the keeper on the bounce for a single.
9.4
1
Monalisa Legodi To Sanika Chalke
Nagging length, around off, Sanika comes forward and nudges it to long on for a single.
9.3
1
Monalisa Legodi To Trisha Gongadi
Full around middle, Trisha drills it to long on for a single.
9.2
0
Monalisa Legodi To Trisha Gongadi
DROPPED! Legodi bowls on the fuller length, outside off, Trisha Gongadi clears out her front leg and looks to slash it towards extra cover. The fielder makes a dive to her left but fails to hold on as the ball bursts out through her hands. A tough chance but it should have been taken at this level especially if you are playing in the final.
9.1
1
Monalisa Legodi To Sanika Chalke
Serves it full again, in the same line, Sanika comes forward and nudges it towards deep fine leg for a single.
9.1
wd
Monalisa Legodi To Sanika Chalke
WIDE! Starts with a full ball but down the leg side, Sanika wants to flick it but misses. Called a wide.
Monalisa Legodi comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 9 : 65/1
7 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 1 WD 8.2
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
T. Gongadi
38 (27)
S. Chalke
14 (14)
K. Reyneke
4-1-14-1
8.6
2
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Tossed up, outside off, Trisha Gongadi clears out her front leg and thumps it over mid off for a couple of runs.
8.5
0
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Nagging length, around middle, Trisha blocks it out back to the bowler.
8.4
1
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Full again, slower through the air, outside off, Sanika plays out with the full face of the bat towards long off and the ball goes uppishly for a single.
8.3
1
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Floated up, around off and middle, Trisha draws forward and flicks it to long on for a single.
8.2
1
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Nagging length, around off, Sanika presses back and drops it down to long off for a single.
8.2
wd
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
WIDE! Fired in full, but down the leg side, Sanika goes on her knee to sweep it but fails to make any connection on it.
8.1
1
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Nagging length, around middle, Trisha turns it in towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 58/1
12 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
S. Chalke
12 (12)
T. Gongadi
34 (23)
van Wyk
1-0-12-0
7.6
4
Ashleigh van Wyk To Sanika Chalke
FOUR! THRASHED! Floated up, gives air to the ball, just outside off, Sanika Chalke clears out her front leg and hammers it down the ground over the head of the bowler for a boundary. The fielder from long off moves across and puts in a dive to her left but can't save the boundary.
7.5
1
Ashleigh van Wyk To Trisha Gongadi
Loopy ball, very full, wide outside off, Trisha Gongadi lets the ball come and then lofts it inside out over cover and runs off for a couple.
7.4
1
Ashleigh van Wyk To Sanika Chalke
Tossed up, on the fourth stump, Sanika goes on her knee and sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
7.3
1
Ashleigh van Wyk To Trisha Gongadi
Nagging length, around off, Trisha nudges it wide of long on for a single off the back foot.
7.2
4
Ashleigh van Wyk To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! PUNISHED! Keeps it short again, around off, Trisha Gongadi goes back in the crease, clears out her front leg and thumps it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
7.1
1
Ashleigh van Wyk To Sanika Chalke
Nagging length, outside off, Sanila presses back and drags it towards deep square leg for a single.
Ashleigh van Wyk is introduced into the attack. She was the key architect for South Africa in their Semi-Final clash against Australia.
End Of The Over 7 : 46/1
2 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 1 LB 6.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
T. Gongadi
28 (20)
S. Chalke
6 (9)
K. Reyneke
3-1-7-1
6.6
0
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Nagging length, on the fourth stump, Trisha opens the face of the bat off late and guides it to short third.
6.5
1
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Touch short, around leg, coming in with the angle, Sanika nudges it towards square leg for a single.
6.4
0
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
A low full toss, outside off, Sanika drops it down to cover.
6.3
0
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Floated up, outside off, Sanika dabs it to point.
6.2
lb
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Leg bye! Drops it short, around leg, Trisha moves across to tuck it towards square leg but misses. The ball brushes her back pad and goes to short fine leg. The batter run a single for leg bye.
6.1
0
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
Tossed up, from around the wicket, on off, Trisha Gongadi comes forward and drives it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 6 : 44/1
8 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 1 WD 5.6
  • 05.6
S. Chalke
5 (6)
T. Gongadi
28 (17)
F. Cowling
2-0-19-0
5.6
0
Fay Cowling To Sanika Chalke
On a good length, around leg, coming in, Sanika Chalke hops up a bit and tucks it towards square leg.
5.6
wd
Fay Cowling To Sanika Chalke
WIDE! Full but down the leg side, angling in, Sanika Chalke goes on her knee to slog it but misses. Called a wide.
5.5
1
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
Back of a length, on the fourth stump, Trisha chops out towards backward point and runs off for a quick single.
5.4
1
Fay Cowling To Sanika Chalke
Comes around the wicket, full around off, Sanika Chalke dabs it towards cover off the front foot. The ball awkwardly bounces in front of the fielder allowing the batters to take a single.
5.3
4
Fay Cowling To Sanika Chalke
FOUR! GLORIOUS! Fay serves it full, from over the wicket, outside off, right in the slot, Sanika Chalke draws forward and drives it firmly in the gap through covers for a boundary to get off the mark.
5.2
1
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
A low full toss, outside off, Trisha comes forward and drills it to deep cover for a single.
5.1
0
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
Comes into the attack for the first time in this tournament and drops the first one short and turning away, around middle and off, Trisha Gongadi dabs it out.
End Of The Over 5 : 36/1
0 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
S. Chalke
0 (3)
T. Gongadi
26 (14)
K. Reyneke
2-1-6-1
4.6
0
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Fired in at the stumps, Sanika Chalke cuts it to cover.
4.5
0
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Tossed up, on off, Sanika Chalke miscues her push to mid-wicket.
4.4
0
Kayla Reyneke To Sanika Chalke
Full, on middle and leg, Sanika Chalke tucks it to square leg.
Sanika Chalke is the new batter at number three.
4.3
W
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kayla Reyneke breakthrough for South Africa Women Under-19 and they will have to believe this is just the opening they could crawl in through. Kayla tosses the ball up, around middle and Kamalini G charges down the track. She manages to get to the pitch of the ball but doesn't quite get under the line. Hits it flat and hard to the right of long on. Simone Lourens is quick across the turf and dives to her right to take a splendid catch. Just a spark South Africa needed at the moment. India Women Under-19 lose their first wicket for 36 runs and need 47 more runs to win.
4.2
0
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
Was that a chance? Yes, it was! Not the easiest but Kayla Reyneke would have loved for it to stick. Tossed up, on middle, Kamalini G steps out and drills it straight back to the bowler to her left. Kayla Reyneke tries to stick her left hand wide but it was hit too hard for her to grab on.
4.1
0
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
Hard length, around middle, angling into the batter, Kamalini G misses on her tuck across and gets hit high on the pad.
Quite a good start for India Women Under-19 in the chase. They are running closer to the target as they are going at nine runs per over in the first four. Trisha Gongadi is looking in good touch again. Kayla Reyneke continues.
End Of The Over 4 : 36/0
12 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
T. Gongadi
26 (14)
K. G
8 (10)
S. Naidu
1-0-12-0
3.6
4
Seshnie Naidu To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! Buffet ball! Naidu serves a full toss, on leg and Trisha Gongadi helps it on its way behind square on the leg side for another boundary. India Women Under-19 are racing towards the trophy with this start.
3.5
4
Seshnie Naidu To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! Superb batting and placement! Short and on off, Trisha Gongadi hangs back and cuts it very late to run it past short third to her left for a boundary.
3.4
0
Seshnie Naidu To Trisha Gongadi
Nicely bowled! Lands it at the right length, just fuller and on middle, turning away a bit, Trisha Gongadi drops her bat down at it and keeps it out.
3.3
0
Seshnie Naidu To Trisha Gongadi
Goes full, on off, Trisha Gongadi taps it to cover.
3.2
4
Seshnie Naidu To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! You cannot bowl there to Trisha Gongadi! Seshnie Naidu drops it very short and outside off, asking to be hit. Trisha obliges and punches it through point for a boundary.
3.1
0
Seshnie Naidu To Trisha Gongadi
Comes into the attack for the first time and lands it very full, on leg, Trisha Gongadi looks to tuck it across but gets an outside edge that dribbles back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 3 : 24/0
6 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
K. G
8 (10)
T. Gongadi
14 (8)
K. Reyneke
1-0-6-0
2.6
0
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
Full, around off and middle, Kamalini G turns it across to the leg side.
2.5
0
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
Tossed up, at the stumps, Kamalini G tucks it to mid-wicket.
2.4
1
Kayla Reyneke To Trisha Gongadi
So close yet again. Full, on off, Trisha Gongadi drives it on the up to mid-wicket but it drops just short of the fielder. A single taken.
2.3
1
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
Just over the reach! Fortune going India's way at the moment. Kayla Reyneke drops it short and bowls it quicker, Kamalini G looks to pull but gets it off the splice. Manages to get it over the outstretched fielder at mid-wicket for one.
2.2
0
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
Nicely bowled. Drags the length down by a bit and keeps it tight, on middle and leg, Kamalini G blocks.
2.1
4
Kayla Reyneke To Kamalini G
FOUR! Not the kind of welcome Kayla would have hoped for coming into the attack. She tosses this one full, at the stumps, Kamalini G gets low and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 18/0
11 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 1 WD 1.4
  • 41.4
  • 1 WD 1.5
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
T. Gongadi
13 (7)
K. G
3 (5)
F. Cowling
1-0-11-0
1.6
0
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
Ends the over well does Cowling! On a length, outside off, Trisha Gongadi hangs back and tries to run it through deep third but angles it straight to slip on the bounce.
1.5
0
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
Goes full at the stumps, Trisha pushes it to cover.
1.5
wd
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
WIDE! That will not help the cause. Keeps it wider from Trisha's reach but lands it outside the tramline off a length.
1.4
4
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! Glorious! Just the kind of form she is in. Too full again from Cowling, around off, Trisha Gongadi whips it over covers for another boundary. Ominous signs this for South Africa!
1.4
wd
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
WIDE! On a length just beyond the tramline on off, Trisha Gongadi lets it pass.
1.3
0
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
Hard length, outside off, Trisha Gongadi looks to cut but is beaten on the outside edge. She's better off playing it straighter.
1.2
4
Fay Cowling To Trisha Gongadi
FOUR! Beautifully driven. Not that far from the fielder but she manages to keep it wide. Too full from Cowling, around off, Trisha Gongadi leans into the shot and lofts it a bit uppishly but just wide of cover's reach and gets a boundary.
1.1
1
Fay Cowling To Kamalini G
Starts from over the wicket and serves it on a length, into the pads, Kamalini G tickles it to left of deep fine for a single.
Fay Cowling will share the new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 7/0
7 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 40.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
K. G
2 (4)
T. Gongadi
5 (2)
N. Nini
1-0-7-0
0.6
1
Nthabiseng Nini To Kamalini G
Angling away, on a fuller length, around middle and off, Kamalini G firms her drive to cover and takes a single. A good start from India and they are 6/0 at the end of the first over.
0.5
0
Nthabiseng Nini To Kamalini G
Fuller at the stumps, Kamalini G drives it down the deck.
0.4
1
Nthabiseng Nini To Trisha Gongadi
Length, around off, Trisha Gongadi cuts it to deep backward point and takes a single.
0.3
4
Nthabiseng Nini To Trisha Gongadi
EDGED AND FOUR! Pierces right through the gap! On a length, outside off, Trisha Gongadi throws her hands hard at it and only gets an outside edge that flies to the right of the keeper and through the gap between her and the first slip for a boundary.
0.2
1
Nthabiseng Nini To Kamalini G
Kamalini G and India are underway! A bit fuller this time from Nini around off, Kamalini G taps it in front of cover and scampers through for a quick single.
0.1
0
Nthabiseng Nini To Kamalini G
Starts right on the money does Nini! Comes from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, right at the stumps, Kamalini G drops it down the deck.
Match Info
  • Venue Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss South Africa Women Under-19 won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result India Women Under-19 beat South Africa Women Under-19 by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Trisha Gongadi
  • Player of the Series Trisha Gongadi
  • Umpire Ashlee Gibbons (AUS), Nitin Bathi (NED) and Aidan Seaver (IRE)
  • Referee Dave Gilbert (AUS)
Match Notes
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Trisha Gongadi IND-WU19 309 77.25
Davina Perrin ENG-WU19 176 35.20
Kamalini G IND-WU19 143 35.75
Caoimhe Bray AUS-WU19 119 29.75
Jemma Botha SA-WU19 105 26.25
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Player Wickets Eco.
Vaishnavi Sharma IND-WU19 17 3.36
Aayushi Shukla IND-WU19 14 3.01
Kayla Reyneke SA-WU19 11 4.14
Parunika Sisodia IND-WU19 10 2.71
Hasrat Gill AUS-WU19 10 4.04
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