Indian U19 lifts inaugural Women’s T20 Asia Cup title

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India Women’s (U19) team members celebrate their win over Bangladesh in the final

India clinched the inaugural Under-19 ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup title at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday, after defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final.

Chasing a target of 118, Bangladesh were bowled out for a modest 76 runs in just 18.3 overs. For India, Aayyushi Shukla claimed three wickets, while Parunika Sisodia and Sonam Yadav took two wickets each.

Earlier, India, batting first, scored 117-7 in their allotted 20 overs. Gongadi Trisha was the top scorer with a solid 52 runs off 47 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes). For Bangladesh, Farjana Easmin shone with the ball, picking up four wickets.

The tournament, which began on 15 December, featured six of the best teams from the continent vying for the title. India, led by Niki Prasad, remained unbeaten throughout the competition.

Scores: India Women (U19) 117-7 (20) (Gongadi Trisha 52, Nishita Akter 2/23, Farjana Easmin 4/31)

Bangladesh Women (U19) 76 (18.3) (Jairiya Ferdous 22, Parunika Sisodia 2/12, Aayushi Shukla 3/17, Sonam Yadav 2/13)