India beat Bangladesh to win U-19 Women’s Asia Cup title

22 Dec 2024

The Indian team has won the U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024 title with a brilliant performance. India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs in the final match played at the Beaumas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (December 22). In the final match, the Bangladesh team was given a target of 118 runs to win, which they could not chase successfully. The Bangladesh team collapsed for only 76 runs. This tournament has been organized for the first time. In such a situation, the Indian team achieved a historic achievement by winning the title.

Trisha created a stir with the bat.

Batting first after losing the toss, the Indian team scored 117 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. For India, opener Gongadi Trisha top-scored with 52 runs in 47 balls. Mithila Vinod (17 runs), captain Nikki Prasad (12 runs) and Ayushi Shukla (10 runs) also managed to reach double figures. For Bangladesh, Farzana Ismin took the most wickets with four. While Nishita Akhtar and Nishi took two and Habiba Islam got one success.

In reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 76 runs in 18.3 overs. Wicketkeeper Zuria Firdous top-scored with 22 runs in 30 balls, which included three fours. While opener Fahomida Choa scored 18 runs. Apart from these two, no other Bangladeshi batsmen could reach double figures. Left-arm spinner Ayushi Shukla took the most wickets for the Indian team, with three. Spin bowlers Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia also got two wickets each. VJ Joshita also got one wicket.