Trisha Gongadi’s Heroics Power India Women U19 to Thumping Victory

India's young cricket stars turned up the heat at the ICC U19 T20 World Cup 2025, sending a strong message with a crushing 150-run win over Scotland Women U19 in their Super Six Group 1 clash at Kuala Lumpur. Batting first, India made their intent clear from the get-go, racking up a massive 208/1 in 20 overs—a total that left the Scottish side with little hope of a fair contest.

The main architect behind this batting onslaught was Trisha Gongadi. The right-hander looked unstoppable, notching up a breathtaking unbeaten 110 off just 59 balls. Her innings was a blend of style and brutality, laced with 13 crisp boundaries and 4 towering sixes. She never let up on the pressure, playing shots all over the ground and putting Scotland’s young bowlers under constant strain. Gongadi’s innings ranks among the most entertaining centuries in recent youth tournaments, showing a calm head and mature shot selection well beyond her years.

Supporting Gongadi at the top was opener G Kamalini, who played her part with a brisk 51 off 42 deliveries. Their opening partnership was worth a mammoth 147 runs, laying a platform that allowed the Indian team to attack from both ends. Kamalini rotated the strike skillfully and managed to find regular boundaries, making sure the scoreboard kept ticking at a healthy rate. When Kamalini finally fell to a well-deserved wicket from Maisie Maceira, India had already crossed the halfway mark with barely any dents in their lineup.

With less than five overs to go, Sanika Chalke joined the party, adding an unbeaten 29 off just 20 balls. Chalke wasted no time, going after the bowlers and expertly complementing Gongadi in the death overs. The duo squeezed 18 runs from extras as Scotland struggled to control the wide balls and no-balls. By the time the 20th over ended, India had set up a daunting chase for Scotland’s young guns.

Scotland’s Collapse Under Indian Bowling Brilliance

Chasing a target as stiff as 209 in a big tournament match can rattle even experienced teams, and Scotland’s U19 girls were no exception. Their reply started under pressure and quickly spiraled into disaster. None of the batters managed to get going. Their top scorers, Nayma Sheikh (10) and Charlotte Nevard (12), offered brief resistance but couldn’t find a way to break through against India’s relentless bowling attack.

It was Trisha Gongadi who shone with the ball as much as she did with the bat. She picked up three Scottish wickets for just six runs in her two overs—dismissing important batters, delivering dot balls, and even orchestrating a neat stumping with Kamalini standing up to the stumps. Her spell put an immediate end to any last hopes Scotland had.

Not to be left behind, Mithila Vinod also tore through the lower order, taking 3 wickets for just 5 runs in her two overs. The rest of the Indian bowlers chipped in, maintaining tight lines and conceding little. Scotland staggered from one end to the other, finishing with a miserable 58 all out in just 14 overs. Wickets fell regularly, with each Indian bowler getting into the act, and fielders swooped in to back them up with sharp catches and quick work behind the stumps.

This win didn’t just boost India’s net run rate—it sent a warning to the rest of the teams in the hunt for the U19 women’s title. The Indian squad looks prepared, with talent not just in the top order but also in bowling and fielding departments. Gongadi was a no-brainer for Player of the Match, and her measured, confident performance has quickly made her a name to watch in the tournament. The squad’s depth and ambition were on full display, proving they’re not just contenders—they could be favorites for the ultimate prize.