The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of Rs. 5 crore for the U-19 Indian women’s team, led by head coach Nooshin Al Khadeer, which defended its title at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final with Gongadi Trisha bagging the ‘Player of the Match’ award after the teenager took three wickets and scored an unbeaten 44.
Led by skipper Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament as they showcased exceptional skill, composure, and dominance.
Trisha finished as the highest-run scorer of the tournament with 309 runs and was named the ‘Player of the Tournament’ as she also picked seven wickets. Spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla topped the wicket-takers’ list, taking 17 and 14 wickets, respectively.
“This trophy reflects the growth of women’s cricket in India, and I’m extremely delighted to see each member shine in this tournament. I would like to congratulate the entire team, coaches and the support staff for a fantastic show,” BCCI President Roger Binny was quoted in a press release.