India U19 Women Dominate T20 World Cup 2025

India U19 Women Dominate T20 World Cup 2025: The Indian Under-19 women’s cricket team continued their impressive run in the Super-6 round of the T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Bangladesh by 8 wickets to seal their place in the semi-finals. The win not only consolidated India’s position at the top of the points table but also reflected their dominance in the tournament. With an undefeated record in the Super-6 stage and a net run rate of +6.009, the highest in the competition, India are emerging as a strong contender for the title.

Match Summary: India vs Bangladesh

Indian captain Nikki Prasad won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that turned out to be brilliant. The Bangladeshi batting lineup collapsed under pressure, managing only 64 runs in 20 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma was the star performer for India, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in her 4 overs. The other bowlers also made effective contributions, restricting Bangladesh to a low score. Only Jannatul Mawa (14 runs) and Sumaya Akhter (21 runs) managed to reach double figures for Bangladesh.

In reply, India achieved the target in just 7.1 overs. Though opener J Kamalini was dismissed after scoring 3 runs, Gongdi Trisha played a match-winning knock of 40 runs off 31 balls with the help of 8 fours. Sanika Chalake supported her with 11 runs and India won without any trouble.

India U19 Women dominates in the Super-6 round

India had already impressed by defeating Sri Lanka and West Indies in the group stage, which helped them advance to the Super-6 round. In the Super-6 stage, India continued their winning streak with a brilliant win over Bangladesh. Their next match is against Scotland on January 28, where they aim to maintain their momentum and finish the Super-6 stage on a high.

Group Standings: Super-6 Round

In Group 1, India and Australia have sealed their place in the semi-finals. India top the group with 6 points and an impressive net run rate of +6.009, while Australia remain unbeaten but are placed second due to a lower net run rate. In Group 2, South Africa have dominated with three consecutive wins, ensuring their place in the semi-finals. England and Nigeria are competing for the second spot in the semi-finals from this group.

Star performers for India

Vaishnavi Sharma’s exceptional bowling performance against Bangladesh was a key factor in India’s victory. Her ability to pick up crucial wickets at regular intervals devastated the opposition batting lineup. On the batting front, Gongdi Trisha’s aggressive but restrained innings ensured an easy target for India.

Preparing for the semi-finals

With the semi-final spot secured, the Indian team is now focusing on fine-tuning their strategies for the knockout stage. The team has a strong batting and bowling lineup, which has been instrumental in their success so far. The players are determined to continue their winning streak and bring the trophy home.

Conclusion

The Indian U-19 women’s cricket team has showcased their talent and determination by performing brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2025. Their stunning win against Bangladesh has not only sealed a place in the semi-finals but also established them as one of the favorites to win the trophy. Preparing for their upcoming match against Scotland, the team is focused on maintaining their winning streak and making the country proud.