Nikki Prasad's India emerged victorious in the AFC U-19 Women's Cup 2024 by defeating Bangladesh in the summit match in Malaysia on Saturday, December 22. Jongadi Trisha and his bowlers helped the team become champions in the inaugural edition of the Asian Championship.
Jongadi Trisha, who played a key role in India's Women's T20 World Cup win last year, scored a crucial half-century. Nikki Prasad's side defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. India remained unbeaten throughout the recently concluded tournament.
The Indian team crumbles to 117/7 in 20 overs during the summit clash
Earlier, India were asked to bat first in the final. The Indian team managed to score just 117 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Trisha was India's top scorer with 52 runs off 47 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Mithila Vinod added 17 runs, hitting two boundaries in the final.
For Bangladesh, spinner Ferjana Ismin shone with the ball, taking 4/31 in four overs, including the key wickets of Kamilini, Sanika, Trisha and Mithila. Nishita Akter Nishi provided solid support by taking two wickets. Habiba Islam got one, and Anisa Akter Subba conceded 12 runs in four overs.
𝗕𝗢𝗪 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! 🏆
Honoring the winners of the inaugural edition of #ACCWomensU19AsiaCup 2024 – India Women U19! 🇮🇳#ACC #INDWvsBANW pic.twitter.com/W7FGXyQDfE
– Asian Cricket Council (@ACCMedia1) December 22, 2024
Ayushi Shukla, the leading wicket-taker of the tournament
In response, Bangladesh got off to a poor start with Masarat Eva and Soumya Akhtar failing to reach double figures. Fahumida Chuya and Juweriya Ferdous, who scored 18 and 22 points respectively, tried to respond. But their efforts were not enough, as Soumya Akter's dismissal caused a collapse.
VJ Joshitha set the tone by dismissing Eva for a duck in the second over. Bangladesh lost their last seven wickets for just 21 runs. They were bowled out for just 76 runs in 18.3 overs during the final. Ayushi took three wickets for 17 runs in 3.3 overs, while Parunika and Sonam took two wickets each.
India's dominant bowling display not only secured the title but also showcased their depth in the bowling department. The team will now aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for next year's U-19 Women's World Cup.
India and Bangladesh qualify for the Asian Cup final
India U19 Women: Nikki Prasad (C), Sanika Chalk, J Trisha, Kamalini J (W K), Bhavika Ahir (W K), Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodia, Kesari Dhrithi , Ayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishore, MD Shabnam, Nandana S.
Bangladesh Women U19: Somaya Akter (C), Afia Ashima Ira, Mast Eva, Fahumida Chuya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juwiria Ferdous, Faria Akter, Ferjana Ismin, Anisa Akter Suba, Somaya Akter Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Janatul Mawa. , Sadia Akter, Maharon Nessa.
𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦 🏆
India Women U19 are the first winners of the tournament #ACCWomensU19AsiaCup 👏
Scoreboard ◀️ https://t.co/uREtAlBiiq#TeamIndia | #ACC | #last pic.twitter.com/D1R6z6nENY
— Women of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (@BCCIWomen) December 22, 2024
