Four Indian players, including the leading run-scorer Gongadi Trisha, have been named in the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup team of the tournament by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Trisha was the top performer, scoring 308 runs at an average of 77.25 and a strike rate of 147. Her outstanding performance included an unbeaten 44 and three crucial wickets in the final against South Africa on Sunday, helping India defend the championship successfully in Kuala Lumpur.
Both Indian openers in the ICC XI
Joining Trisha in the team is G Kamalini, who provided stability at the top with 143 runs and an average of 35.75. A big contribution was her 56 not out in the semi-final against England. South Africa’s Jemma Botha, England’s Davina Perrin, and Australia’s Caoimhe Bray also made the lineup, with Bray contributing with both bat and ball, taking seven wickets during the tournament.
Vaishnavi Sharma in the bowling attack
India’s Vaishnavi Sharma spearheads the bowling attack with impressive figures, collecting 17 wickets at an average of 4.35, including a hat-trick against Malaysia. Fellow Indian Aayushi Shukla also shone, taking 14 wickets, including 4 for 8 against Scotland. Additionally, Sri Lanka’s Chamodi Praboda and Nepal’s all-rounder Puja Mahato, who was Player of the Match against Malaysia, added depth to the bowling lineup.
England’s wicketkeeper Katie Jones gained recognition for her sharp performances, with nine dismissals. South Africa’s Kayla Reyneke, praised for her leadership and 11 wickets, served as the team’s captain, guiding her side through an unbeaten streak until the final.
ICC Team of the Tournament for the U19 Women’s World Cup 2025
| Player Name | Country | Batting Performance | Bowling Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gongadi Trisha | India | Runs: 309, Avg: 77.25, SR: 147.14, Top score: 100* | – |
| Jemma Botha | South Africa | Runs: 105, Avg: 26.25, SR: 123.52, Top score: 37 | – |
| Davina Perrin | England | Runs: 176, Avg: 35.20, SR: 135.38, Top score: 74 | – |
| G Kamalini | India | Runs: 143, Avg: 35.75, SR: 104.37, Top score: 56* | – |
| Caoimhe Bray | Australia | Runs: 119, Avg: 29.75, SR: 96.74, Top score: 45 | – |
| Puja Mahato | Nepal | Runs: 70, Avg: 23.33, SR: 51.85, Top score: 70 | Wkts: 9, Avg: 7.00, Econ: 4.34, Best: 4/9 |
| Kayla Reyneke (c) | South Africa | – | Wkts: 11, Avg: 6.27, Econ: 4.14, Best: 3/2 |
| Katie Jones (wk) | England | Dismissals: 9 (caught: 2, stumped: 7) | – |
| Aayushi Shukla | India | – | Wkts: 14, Avg: 5.71, Econ: 3.01, Best: 4/8 |
| Chamodi Praboda | Sri Lanka | – | Wkts: 9, Avg: 6.33, Econ: 3.80, Best: 3/5 |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | India | – | Wkts: 17, Avg: 4.35, Econ: 3.36, Best: 5/5 |
| Nthabiseng Nini | South Africa | – | Wkts: 6, Avg: 7.33, Econ: 4.00, Best: 3/4 |
*Captain and wicketkeeper designations are denoted by “(c)” and “(wk)”.
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