The final day of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 league stage witnessed India and West Indies securing comprehensive victories to cap off an intense round of group matches.
With these results, the group standings were finalized, and the Super Six stage was set. India, West Indies, and Sri Lanka advanced from Group A, while Malaysia bowed out of the tournament.
Similarly, England, Ireland, and the USA progressed from Group B, eliminating Pakistan. Group C saw South Africa, Nigeria, and New Zealand qualify, with Samoa exiting, while Australia, Scotland, and Bangladesh moved forward from Group D, leaving Nepal behind.
The Super Six groups were confirmed, with Group 1 comprising India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Scotland, and West Indies, and Group 2 featuring South Africa, England, USA, Nigeria, Ireland, and New Zealand.
India’s dominant 60-run victory over Sri Lanka and West Indies’ 53-run win over Malaysia served as fitting conclusions to the league stage, as both teams carried their momentum into the next phase.
Match 23: West Indies vs Malaysia- West Indies Won By 53 Runs
In the 23rd match of Group A in the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, the West Indies Under-19 team secured a convincing 53-run victory over the Malaysia Under-19 team.
After being put into bat by Malaysia, West Indies posted a modest yet defendable total of 112/7 in their allotted 20 overs and then bowled out the opposition for just 59 in 18 overs, with captain Samara Ramnath delivering a stellar all-round performance.
Batting first, the West Indies U19 team faced a disciplined Malaysian bowling attack that kept their run rate in check throughout the innings. Opener Asabi Callender was the anchor of the innings, scoring 30 off 42 balls with four boundaries, but lacked support from her teammates. Captain Samara Ramnath (5 off 12) and Naijanni Cumberbatch (5 off 17) fell cheaply as Malaysia’s bowlers applied pressure in the middle overs.
The only other significant contributions came from Jahzara Claxton, who added a quick 19 off 15 balls with three boundaries and a six, and Abigail Bryce, who chipped in with 14 off 19 deliveries.
The Malaysian bowlers made good use of the conditions, with Siti Nazwah (2/28) and Nur Izzatul Syafiqa (2/26) picking up crucial wickets. Nur Dania Syuhada and Fatin Faqihah Adani claimed a wicket each, while Marsya Qistina and Suabika Manivannan maintained tight lines, giving away only 13 and 16 runs in their respective four-over spells. Extras played a significant role in West Indies’ innings, with 27 runs gifted through wides and other extras, boosting their total to 112/7.
Chasing a target of 113, Malaysia struggled to build any momentum against a disciplined West Indies bowling attack. The early dismissal of opener Nazatul Hidayah Husna Binti Razali, who was run out for 8, set the tone for a challenging chase.
Captain Nur Dania Syuhada tried to steady the innings with 12 off 17 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals as the West Indies bowlers dominated proceedings. Samara Ramnath led from the front with a sensational spell, taking 4 wickets for just 6 runs in her four overs, including the scalps of Syuhada, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, and Marsya Qistina. Her accuracy and control were unmatched, as she dismantled Malaysia’s middle and lower order.
Naijanni Cumberbatch (2/14) and Erin Deane (2/7) provided excellent support with the ball, while Jahzara Claxton (1/9) also chipped in with a wicket. Malaysia’s innings never gained any traction, with none of their batters, apart from Syuhada and Hidayah, managing to reach double figures. Extras again contributed a chunk of Malaysia’s total, with 17 runs coming from wides and other extras, but it was far from enough to bridge the gap.
The West Indies’ fielding was sharp, highlighted by the run-out of opener Hidayah and tidy work behind the stumps by wicketkeeper Denella Creese, who was involved in dismissals off both Cumberbatch and Claxton’s bowling. The Malaysian team was bowled out for 59 in 18 overs, falling well short of the target.
Samara Ramnath’s all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match award. Her four-wicket haul, coupled with her leadership on the field, proved instrumental in securing the victory for her side.
Match 24: India vs Sri Lanka- India Won By 60 Runs
In the 24th Group A match of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup, India Under-19s secured a commanding 60-run victory over Sri Lanka Under-19s at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
After being put in to bat by Sri Lanka, the Indian team put up a respectable total of 118/9 in their allotted 20 overs, led by a stellar performance from Player of the Match, Gongadi Trisha.
Opening the innings, Trisha anchored India’s effort with a measured 49 off 44 balls, which included five boundaries and a six. Her innings provided stability amidst frequent wickets at the other end. Early on, G Kamalini (5) and Sanika Chalke (0) fell cheaply to Pramudi Methsara, leaving India at 17/2 inside four overs. Trisha then combined with captain Niki Prasad (11) for a 31-run stand, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.
Mithila Vinod contributed a quickfire 16 off 10 balls, striking two boundaries and a six, while VJ Joshitha’s 14 from 9 balls added late impetus to the innings. Despite these efforts, Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept India in check, with Limansa Thilakarathna (2/14) and Aseni Thalagune (2/24) being particularly effective. Pramudi Methsara was also outstanding, claiming 2/10 in her three overs, including a maiden.
Chasing 119 for victory, Sri Lanka’s batting crumbled under relentless pressure from India’s bowlers. The tone was set in the very first over as Shabnam Shakil removed wicketkeeper Sumudu Nisansala for a duck. VJ Joshitha then struck in her second over to dismiss opener Sanjana Kavindi (5) and Hiruni Hansika (2), reducing Sri Lanka to 9/3.
The middle order failed to consolidate, with the likes of captain Manudi Nanayakkara (2) and Dahami Sanethma (2) departing cheaply. Rashmika Sewwandi was the only batter to show some resistance, scoring a brisk 15 off 12 balls, but her dismissal off Parunika Sisodia’s bowling left Sri Lanka reeling at 33/6.
Aseni Thalagune held the innings together with a valiant 30-ball 9, but she lacked support from the other end. Sisodia, who finished with remarkable figures of 2/7 from her four overs, and Vaishnavi Sharma (1/3 in four overs) ensured Sri Lanka could not build any partnerships. Shakil (2/9) and Joshitha (2/17) were equally effective, while Aayushi Shukla (1/13) and Mithila Vinod also contributed with tight spells.
Sri Lanka could only muster 58/9 in their 20 overs, with extras (5) being their third-highest contributor. The disciplined Indian bowling unit restricted the run flow, with Sisodia and Sharma conceding less than two runs per over.
This victory reinforces India’s dominant position in the tournament, with Trisha’s all-round performance—her composed batting and impactful fielding—standing out as the decisive factor.
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