Synopsis
On February 3 in Kuala Lumpur, the High Commission of India in Malaysia celebrated the U19 Women's team's remarkable achievement after winning the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time, defeating South Africa in the finals.Key Takeaways
- India's U19 Women's team won the T20 World Cup for the second time.
- The team defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the finals.
- They won all their matches in the tournament.
- BCCI announced a cash prize for the team.
- The High Commission hosted a celebration for the team.
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 3 (NationPress) The High Commission of India in Malaysia has welcomed the U19 Women's team following their remarkable achievement of securing the U19 T20 World Cup title for the second consecutive time.
The Indian women's team successfully defended their title with an impressive nine-wicket victory over South Africa, marking the first time a team has won the championship without facing defeat.
BCCI Women shared a celebratory image of #TeamIndia on X, stating, "The High Commission of India, Malaysia hosted the team after their unforgettable #U19WorldCup success."
As the defending champions, India maintained an undefeated streak throughout the tournament, winning all their group matches against West Indies, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. They continued their strong performance in the Super Six stage, overcoming Bangladesh and Scotland. When facing England in the finals, India showcased their dominance, extending their victory streak to six.
After the win, the High Commission of India expressed their congratulations to the team, stating, "Kudos to India’s U19 Women’s Cricket Team- The World Champions for the Second Consecutive Time. @hcikl congratulates India’s U19 Women’s Cricket Team for their remarkable win in the ICC #U19WorldCup Final in Malaysia," posted on X on Sunday.
A delegation from the High Commission, led by High Commissioner BN Reddy, cheered for the Indian Women’s team as they triumphed and retained the U19 World Cup.
In recognition of the team's outstanding achievement, the BCCI has announced a cash prize of Rs 5 Crore for the victorious players and support staff, under the leadership of head coach Nooshin Al Khadeer.
