India Clinch U-19 T20 Women's World Cup with Dominant Nine-Wicket Win Over South Africa

India’s U-19 women's cricket team delivered a commanding performance to defeat South Africa by nine wickets in the 2025 U-19 T20 Women's World Cup final at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, South Africa struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack, managing only a modest total. Captain Niki Prasad’s side chased down the target with ease, sealing a historic victory and extending their unbeaten streak in the tournament.

India's road to the title was nothing short of spectacular, winning all their group-stage matches against West Indies, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka before dominating Bangladesh and Scotland in the Super Six. A clinical semifinal win against England paved their way to the final, where they outclassed South Africa with a near-perfect performance. South Africa, despite topping Group C and overcoming Australia in the semifinals, faltered under pressure in the summit clash. With this emphatic victory, India reaffirmed their supremacy in youth cricket, lifting yet another U-19 World Cup trophy.