Synopsis
On February 3, the International Cricket Council announced the team of the tournament for the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Indian players Gongadi Trisha, Kamalini, Aayushi Shukla, and Vaishnavi Sharma were included for their exceptional performances, contributing to India's title win.Key Takeaways
- Gongadi Trisha is the leading run-scorer with 309 runs.
- Kamalini formed a strong opening partnership with Trisha.
- Vaishnavi Sharma took the most wickets in the tournament.
- Aayushi Shukla was the second top wicket-taker.
- Team captain Kayla Reyneke led South Africa to the finals.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (NationPress) Gongadi Trisha, G Kamilini, Aayushi Shukla, and Vaishnavi Sharma, key players of the Indian squad that triumphed in the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, have been honored with selections to the team of the tournament announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
The victorious Indian players secured positions in the team led by South Africa’s captain Kayla Reyneke, who guided her team to the finals at Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. Another South African, Jemma Botha, made the tournament team, while fast-bowler Nthabiseng Nini was included as the 12th player.
Trisha emerged as the top run-scorer of the tournament with a total of 309 runs, including a century against Scotland. She was awarded Player of the Match in the final after claiming figures of 3-15 with her leg-spin bowling and scoring an unbeaten 44, leading India to a nine-wicket victory that secured their U19 World Cup title.
Having previously won the 2023 U19 World Cup with her team, Trisha also received the Player of the Tournament accolade in the 2025 edition. Her opening partner and wicketkeeper Kamalini contributed significantly with 143 runs throughout the tournament, forming a formidable opening duo.
Vaishnavi, a left-arm spinner, was the standout bowler with 17 wickets, including a hat-trick. Her teammate Aayushi followed closely as the second-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets.
Leading the team, Kayla secured her captaincy by taking 11 wickets, while Jemma made the list after scoring a pivotal 37 off 24 balls in the semi-final against Australia. England, who lost to India in the second semi-final, had two representatives: Davina Perrin, the tournament's second-highest run-scorer with 176 runs, and wicket-keeper Katie Jones.
Australia’s Caoimhe Bray is positioned fifth, while the middle order is rounded out by Puja Mahato, the captain and all-rounder from Nepal, who scored 70 runs and took nine wickets, including 4-9 against Malaysia. The team also features Chamodi Praboda from Sri Lanka, who claimed nine wickets, including 3-16 against India.
2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup team of the tournament: Gongadi Trisha (India), Jemma Botha (South Africa), Davina Perrin (England), G Kamilini (India), Caoimhe Bray (Australia), Puja Mahato (Nepal), Kayla Reyneke (c) (South Africa), Katie Jones (wk) (England), Aayushi Shukla (India), Chamodi Praboda (Sri Lanka), Vaishnavi Sharma (India) and Nthabiseng Nini (South Africa, 12th player).
