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  • India crush South Africa by nine wickets to defend U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title | Cricket News


    India crush South Africa by nine wickets to defend U19 Women's T20 World Cup title
    India vs South Africa (ICC Photo)

    NEW DELHI: India stormed to a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa to successfully defend their Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title on Sunday at the JB Marks Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
    Having won the inaugural edition back in 2023, the Asian side displayed their superiority in all departments, comfortably chasing down a modest target of 83.

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    After a clinical bowling performance restricted South Africa to 82 all out in 20 overs, India’s batters made light work of the chase.
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    Despite losing Kamalini Gunalan early for 8, Gongadi Trisha (44 not out off 33) and Sanika Chalke (26 not out off 22) guided India home in just 11.2 overs, sealing back-to-back U19 World Cup victories.

    Opting to bat first after winning the toss, South Africa endured a nightmare start, losing Simone Lourens for a duck in the opening over.
    Jemma Botha (16) offered some early resistance, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Captain Kayla Reyneke and wicketkeeper Karabo Meso struggled to steady the innings as India’s bowlers kept them under pressure.

    Mieke van Voorst (23 off 18) and Fay Cowling (15 off 20) provided brief moments of hope, but with no substantial partnerships, South Africa crumbled to 82 all out in 20 overs.

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    Gongadi Trisha (3/15) was the standout performer, dismantling the middle order with her disciplined spell. Parunika Sisodia (2/6) and Aayushi Shukla (2/9) provided key breakthroughs, while Vaishnavi Sharma (2/23) mopped up the tail, ensuring South Africa never got going.

    Chasing a small target, India started positively despite an early setback when Kamalini Gunalan fell for 8. However, Trisha and Chalke ensured there were no further hiccups, playing with authority and composure.
    Trisha’s 44-run knock, laced with eight boundaries, was the highlight of the chase.





    India put on a dominant display in the final of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, crushing South Africa by nine wickets to successfully defend their title. The young Indian team showed their class with both bat and ball, overpowering their opponents in all departments.

    After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers were on top form, restricting South Africa to just 97 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The spinners were particularly effective, with Poonam Yadav picking up three wickets and keeping the South African batters in check.

    In response, India chased down the target with ease, losing just one wicket in the process. Opener Shafali Verma was once again the star of the show, scoring a quickfire 50 to lead India to victory.

    This win marks India’s second consecutive U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, showcasing the depth of talent in the country’s women’s cricket. Congratulations to the Indian team on their fantastic performance and well-deserved victory! #U19WomensT20WorldCup #India #Cricket #Champions

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  • U-19 World Cup – Ecstasy for Indian teens who want to create ‘legacy of winning ICC trophies’


    “Coming at the start of the tournament, I think I mentioned one thing that we are here to dominate, we are here to make sure that India stays on top.”

    Those were the words of India captain Niki Prasad after she led India to a second consecutive Women’s Under-19 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. And dominate is what India did throughout the tournament, winning all their games and not letting any team score more against them than the 113 for 8 that England made in the semi-finals.

    India had chased in four of the six games before the final, and they won all those matches comfortably, never losing more than two wickets. After South Africa won the toss and chose to bat in the title bout, India just replicated the template that served them so well through the competition, their spinners playing a pivotal role in getting the opposition out for 82.

    India then chased down the target in 11.2 overs, with G Trisha – who also returned figures of 3 for 15 with the ball – scoring an unbeaten 44.

    “We are definitely going to create this legacy of winning ICC trophies, winning a lot of trophies for India,” Prasad said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

    Prasad had to put behind her the disappointment of not making the squad for the previous Under-19 World Cup, which India won under the captaincy of Shafali Verma in 2023, but she’s soaking it all in now.

    “I think I’m feeling really happy that I am right here standing, making sure that India stays on top. And it’s obviously a special moment that we’re playing the World Cup and doing this for India,” she said.

    India lost the toss and were asked to bowl. Prasad said India drew from their experience bowling first in most of their matches in the competition.

    “I think all of us just tried to stay calm and down-to-earth and just stick to doing what our job is,” she said.

    “I think if we would have won the toss we would have definitely chosen batting but you know throughout the tournament we’ve been bowling well and we’ve been bowling first [more] so nevertheless we just wanted to go out there and show what we can do.”

    Trisha, who was named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, dedicated the latter award to her father, who was in the audience.

    “Because of him I started playing cricket. I don’t think without him I would have been here,” said Trisha, who was also part of the team in 2023.

    While she played in the middle order in 2023, Trisha was pushed up to open this time around, and she ended up topping the run charts with 309 runs from seven matches with an average of 77.25. No other batter reached the 200-run mark. Her strike rate of 147.14 was also the best in the tournament.

    Trisha, who said she idolises Mithali Raj, has been working on her power game in recent times and credited India’s batting coach Apoorva S Desaii for giving her role clarity before the competition.

    “So we’ve been working on [my power game] since a while. For this tournament our batting coach Apoorva sir he has kept telling ‘you are going to open the innings and make sure you’re ready for it’,” Trisha said.

    Apart from her heroics with the bat, Trisha also returned seven wickets from the six games she bowled in.

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    While Vaishnavi topped the charts with 17 strikes, Shukla and Sisodia were not far behind with 14 and 10 wickets respectively.

    According to them, the three are close and have developed a great understanding between themselves.

    “I guess back in the room in the hotel, what all three we talk about is nothing related to our bowling,” Sisodia said after India’s win. “All our bowling just came and, you know, in the game coming on we just enjoyed ourselves.

    “We keep telling each other a little bit of, you know, what the batters are doing, helping each other [on the field].

    “At this point, I guess, we are just, you know, eye contacting and we are understanding each other now.”

    With all of them being left-arm spinners, is there competition or does this fact not affect them?

    “We are like the best friends,” Sisodia was quick to respond, with emphasis on the “best”. Vaishnavi, who was too overcome with emotion to speak a few minutes earlier was quick to interject: “We are like family actually. We all are family.”

    Asked about their plans for the future, Sisodia said: “I guess all of us… I mean, not just us [three] but the whole team, we all want to just go ahead and, you know, never look back from here.”

    Wicketkeeper and opener G Kamalini, who was animatedly photobombing the interview, then came in and summed up the feelings of the team in a line in Tamil: “World Cup-pa thookittom [We have lifted the World Cup].”



    The U-19 World Cup has always been a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and make a mark on the international stage. For Indian teens, it is more than just a tournament – it is an opportunity to create a legacy of winning ICC trophies.

    The Indian U-19 team has a rich history of success in the tournament, having won it four times in the past. The likes of Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and Mohammad Kaif have all made their mark in the U-19 World Cup before going on to have successful careers in the senior team.

    For the current crop of Indian teens, winning the U-19 World Cup is not just about the trophy itself, but about setting a precedent for future generations. They want to create a legacy of winning ICC trophies and continue the tradition of producing world-class cricketers.

    The ecstasy of winning the U-19 World Cup is unparalleled for these young cricketers, as it not only brings them personal glory but also puts them on the radar of selectors for the senior team. It is a stepping stone towards fulfilling their dreams of representing India at the highest level.

    As the Indian U-19 team gears up for the upcoming World Cup, the excitement and anticipation among the players and fans are palpable. They are determined to make their mark on the world stage and create a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.

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  • Gasperini promises full UCL debut to Italy U19 talent: ‘He can be a nice surprise’


    Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Italy U19 talent Marco Palestra is set to earn his full Champions League debut when Atalanta take on Sturm Graz in the Champions League on Tuesday night, which he feels ‘can be a nice surprise’ for the supporters.

    Atalanta are currently in 13th place in the Champions League standings after six matches, but could secure their position in the play-off round with a victory against the Austrian outfit on Tuesday night.



    “It’s a Champions League game, we haven’t secured qualification yet, tomorrow could be a decisive day,” Gasperini said during his pre-match press conference on Monday evening, reported via TMW.

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    BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Gian Piero Gasperini Head Coach of Atalanta BC looks on prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on January 14, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

    This will not be the first time the two sides have met in recent years.

    “Last year we played two balanced games, we won 1-0 at home, but we’ve changed some players since then,” Gasperini added. “They are a team who are in first place in their country, these are all very balanced games. They have only picked up three points, but they have lost narrowly in all the games they’ve played.”

    “I expected a fresh team, one that wants to play after a little period of inactivity. We have to be careful, keep our concentration and attention, we know it will be difficult. We can’t make mistakes, gaining qualification is not done yet.”

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    BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Mateo Retegui of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Napoli at Gewiss Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

    Gasperini confirmed that Nicolo Zaniolo will not be involved for Atalanta on Tuesday night, but insisted that the set-back is nothing serious and nothing to worry about.

    “He’s had a bit of discomfort. It’s nothing serious, he won’t play tomorrow, but we’ll see afterwards,” he said.

    Gasp was also full of praise for goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who joined him for the pre-match press conferences.

    “He has always been a young guy with good prospects. I think he has also matured as a person, with great humility, even in good moments like now. He always has a desire to improve.”

    There was also a mini-update on Mateo Retegui and Juan Cuadrado: “Mateo’s numbers speak for themselves. He had a little stop, but he came back and was immediately decisive. Cuadrado was close to playing a bit more consistently, unfortunately he also suffered a bit of  a set-back.”

    And then came the confirmation that Palestra will play as a starter in the Champions League for the first time.

    The 19-year-old played for 15 minutes off the bench against Young Boys earlier in the campaign and also earned his full senior debut in the 6-1 Coppa Italia victory over Cesena earlier in the season. Otherwise, he has only ever appeared off the bench for La Dea thus far.

    “Tomorrow I will definitely play Palestra, I think the time has come to launch him in an important game. I think this guy can be a nice surprise.”

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    Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has promised a full UEFA Champions League debut to Italy U19 talent in an upcoming match. Gasperini believes that the young player has the potential to be a “nice surprise” in the prestigious competition.

    The promising youngster has been impressing Gasperini with his performances in training and in recent youth matches. Gasperini sees this as the perfect opportunity to give the young talent a chance to shine on the big stage and gain valuable experience.

    Gasperini’s decision to give the young player a full UCL debut shows his trust and confidence in the player’s abilities. It also highlights Atalanta’s commitment to nurturing young talent and giving them opportunities to develop and grow within the club.

    Fans will be eagerly anticipating the debut of this exciting Italy U19 talent and will be looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the team in their upcoming Champions League match. Gasperini’s promise is a testament to the club’s belief in the young player’s potential, and it will be exciting to see how he performs on the European stage.

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