The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹5 crore for the Indian U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup winning team and its support staff after their impressive victory over South Africa by 9 wickets in the final. The championship match in Kuala Lumpur saw the Indian side chasing a modest target, with stellar performances from Gongadi Trisha—who scored an unbeaten 44 off 33 balls—and a disciplined bowling display led by Trisha’s figures of 3/15. The team’s clinical performance ensured a smooth chase, completing the task with 52 balls to spare, and clinching the title for the second time in a row.
The win has evoked hearty congratulations from across the cricketing fraternity and political leadership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to praise the team’s excellent teamwork, determination, and grit, while cricket stalwarts like Suryakumar Yadav and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh lauded the victory and wished the team the best for future endeavors. The award is seen as a well-deserved recognition of the efforts by the players and their support staff, further inspiring the growth of women’s cricket in India.
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