India captain Niki Prasad described the ladies’s U-19 T20 World Cup title win as a “particular second” for the staff and mentioned that the gamers stayed calm and caught to their job for the triumph on Sunday. India defeated South Africa by 9 wickets within the closing right here, clinching the title for the second time in a row. Chasing a modest 83 for a win, India chased down the goal with 52 balls to spare, reaching 84 for one in 11.2 overs.
Gongadi Trisha top-scored with an unbeaten 44 off 33 balls, whereas Sanika Chalke additionally remained not out on 26 off 22 balls.
“All of us tried to remain calm, remained all the way down to earth and caught to doing our job,” mentioned Prasad through the post-match presentation.
“We needed to go on the market and present what we are able to do. Because of the BCCI for giving us the very best amenities. I am feeling joyful that I am proper right here standing, ensuring India stays on prime. It is a particular second.” Trisha (3/15) led the Indian bowling assault in a scientific efficiency, serving to bowl South Africa out for 82 in 20 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma (2/23), Aayushi Shukla (2/9), and Parunika Sisodia (2/6) additionally contributed with the ball.
“At the beginning of the event, I discussed we’re right here to dominate, to make sure India is right here to remain on prime,” Prasad mentioned.
“The South Africans have been enjoying rather well, we have been enjoying towards them for a very long time, the character they’ve proven is good to see, very nice to compete towards them.” Regardless of the frustration of lacking out on the trophy, South Africa captain Kayla Reyneke took pleasure in her staff’s efficiency all through the event and vowed to return stronger in 2027.
“Lots of feelings throughout the staff, however I can’t take something away from this staff and administration, we have labored actually arduous for this second,” Reyneke mentioned.
“Powerful to not take the trophy house. Attending to our first-ever closing is a proud second, that is particular. Cricket is a staff sport, could not have achieved it with out them and the administration on the facet.
“That is motivation for us to come back again stronger in 2027. Mum, dad — will not be coming house with the trophy however I’ve acquired my medallion.” Trisha, who was named Participant of the Match for her 309 runs and 7 wickets, devoted the award to her father.
“I want to dedicate this to my dad, who’s right here. I at all times contemplate myself as an all-rounder. My purpose is to play for the nation and win extra matches,” mentioned Trisha, who was additionally named Participant of the Match for her 44 not out and three wickets for 15 runs.
“Means all the things to me, proper no longer in a position to say something. Thank everybody for supporting me. The plan was at all times to deal with my energy, did the identical factor at the moment as effectively. I at all times look as much as Mithali di (former India captain Mithali Raj).”
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