India Clinches Back-to-Back U-19 Women's T20 World Cup Titles, PM Modi and Cricketing Legends Hail Victory

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) – In a moment of sheer dominance, India’s U-19 women’s cricket team scripted history yet again by winning the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa by nine wickets in a one-sided final in Kuala Lumpur. The emphatic win marked India's second consecutive triumph in the prestigious tournament.

The entire nation erupted in celebration, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and cricketing greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Mithali Raj, and Gautam Gambhir leading the chorus of appreciation for the young champions.

PM Modi Applauds ‘Nari Shakti’​

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pride in the team’s performance, emphasizing their grit and determination.

“Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti! Congratulations to the Indian team for emerging victorious in the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. This victory is a result of our excellent teamwork as well as determination and grit. It will inspire several upcoming athletes. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavors,” PM Modi posted on social media.

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Legends and Leaders Join the Celebration​

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed the team as “World Champions,” commending their dedication and hard work.

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the squad’s remarkable consistency throughout the tournament.

“From the first game to the final, our team played like true champions. Winning is special, but defending a title takes something extraordinary. Huge congratulations to #TeamIndia for lifting the U19 T20 World Cup once again! This team has inspired many and set new benchmarks for the future,” said Tendulkar.

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Dominance from Start to Finish​

India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, asserting their supremacy once again in the final. Bowling first, they dismissed South Africa for a mere 82 runs, thanks to an exceptional performance by Gongadi Trisha (3/15) and Aayushi Shukla (2/9).

Chasing the target, India made light work of the run chase, achieving victory with 52 balls to spare. Trisha, the star of the day, followed up her bowling heroics with a blistering 44 off 33 balls*, guiding India to the historic win.

Vice-captain Sanika Chalke (26* off 22) sealed the triumph with a powerful boundary, sparking jubilant celebrations as the young cricketers draped themselves in the Indian Tricolour.

Cricketing Fraternity Bows to the Rising Stars​

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) lauded the achievement, highlighting the strides made in women’s cricket under the leadership of Jay Shah and initiatives like the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

“A second straight World Cup triumph speaks volumes about India’s depth of talent. Be it pay-parity, WPL, or a strong age-group structure, the Board remains fully committed to ensuring Indian cricket thrives at all levels,” BCCI posted on social media.

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Former India captain Mithali Raj called this triumph the "arrival of a golden generation."

“Unstoppable. Unmatched. Unbeaten. India didn’t just win the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, they dominated it! A flawless campaign capped with a one-sided final win. Congratulations to each and every player and the support staff. A golden generation has arrived!” tweeted Mithali.

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Indian men's team coach Gautam Gambhir and stars like Rishabh Pant and Irfan Pathan also showered praise on the young cricketers, recognizing their incredible feat.

"Enthralling performance by our young guns! You’ve made the nation proud!" Gambhir wrote.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) also acknowledged India's back-to-back title wins, applauding the successful tournament hosted by Malaysia.

“Congratulations to @BCCI on back-to-back @ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup titles. And kudos to all participating teams—crucial for the global development of women's cricket,” ICC tweeted.

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India’s Bright Future in Women’s Cricket​

With this historic victory, India further cements its position as a dominant force in women's cricket. The remarkable consistency, coupled with the emergence of new stars, signals a bright future for the sport in the country.

As the young champions return home with their heads held high, they leave behind a legacy that will inspire future generations of Indian cricketers.