Blissful to ensure India stays on prime, it is a particular second: India captain Niki Prasad | – The Instances of India

NEW DELHI: India on Sunday secured their second consecutive girls’s U-19 T20 World Cup title with a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa within the closing in Kuala Lumpur.
The Indian staff efficiently chased down South Africa’s goal of 83 runs with 52 balls remaining, ending at 84 for one in 11.2 overs.
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Gongadi Trisha led the batting with an unbeaten 44 runs from 33 balls, whereas Sanika Chalke supported with 26 not out from 22 balls.
After the win, skipper Niki Prasad mentioned the title triumph is “particular second” for the staff.
“All of us tried to remain calm, remained all the way down to earth and caught to doing our job,” mentioned Prasad through the post-match presentation.
“We needed to go on the market and present what we will do. Due to the BCCI for giving us the very best services. I am feeling pleased that I am proper right here standing, ensuring India stays on prime. It is a particular second.”
India’s bowling assault, spearheaded by Trisha with figures of three/15, restricted South Africa to 82 runs of their 20 overs. Different key bowlers included Vaishnavi Sharma, Aayushi Shukla, and Parunika Sisodia.
“At first of the match, I discussed we’re right here to dominate, to make sure India is right here to remain on prime,” Prasad mentioned.
“The South Africans have been taking part in rather well, we have been taking part in towards them for a very long time, the character they’ve proven is good to see, very nice to compete towards them.”
South Africa’s first-ever closing look marked a big milestone for the staff regardless of the loss.
“Numerous feelings throughout the staff, however I cannot take something away from this staff and administration, we have labored actually exhausting for this second,” Reyneke mentioned.
“Powerful to not take the trophy dwelling. Attending to our first-ever closing is a proud second, that is particular. Cricket is a staff sport, could not have accomplished it with out them and the administration on the facet.
“That is motivation for us to come back again stronger in 2027. Mum, dad — will not be coming dwelling with the trophy however I’ve bought my medallion.”
Trisha’s excellent efficiency all through the match earned her each Participant of the Event and Participant of the Match awards.
“I want to dedicate this to my dad, who’s right here. I at all times take into account myself as an all-rounder. My objective is to play for the nation and win extra matches,” mentioned Trisha, who was additionally named Participant of the Match for her 44 not out and three wickets for 15 runs.
“Means all the things to me, proper not capable of say something. Thank everybody for supporting me. The plan was at all times to give attention to my energy, did the identical factor right now as properly. I at all times look as much as Mithali di (former India captain Mithali Raj).”