WATCH: India Women's U19 T20WC winners get grand reception in Bengaluru airport

The India Women's U19 cricket team received a heroes' welcome on Tuesday after their historic victory in the U19 Women's T20 Cup in Malaysia. Niki Prasad-led side clinched the title on Sunday, February 2, defeating South Africa in the summit clash.

The squad's homecoming saw them getting an emotional and grand reception at Bengaluru's airport, where family members, friends, and well-wishers were present to celebrate the team's success.

The reception at the Bengaluru airport saw players sharing happy moments with their loved ones and the supporters who had gathered to celebrate their remarkable achievements. This win recorded India’s second consecutive U19 Women's T20 World Cup victory, a feat previously accomplished in 2023 under Shafali Verma’s captaincy. In just two years, Niki Prasad's team has successfully defended the title.

Indian spinners dismantled South African batting line-up

India's domination in the tournament was seen from the start. The team won all their group-stage matches before securing their place in the final against South Africa. In the final, which took place at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, South Africa's decision to bat first backfired. The Indian spinners, including Gongadi Trisha, Vaishnavi Sharma, Parunika Sisodia, and Aayushi Shukla, ensured South Africa never got going. The opposition could only score a mere 82 runs, with Mieke van Voorst contributing with 23.

Trisha’s brilliance saw her ending with a three-wicket haul for just 15 runs in four overs. The Indian women quickly chased down the target, with Trisha and Sanika Chalke taking the responsibility upon themselves. Trisha’s unbeaten 44 off 33 balls guided India to a comfortable nine-wicket victory in just 11.2 overs, with Chalke supporting well, remaining not out on 26.

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Trisha’s incredible performances earned her the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament. She finished the competition with 309 runs at an average of 77.25, also taking seven wickets. Trisha became the first-ever batter to score a century in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, having made an unbeaten 110 against Scotland in the group stages.