India's U-19 Women's Team Secures Spot in ICC U-19 World Cup Final

India, 15 December 2025 — India’s U-19 Women’s Cricket Team has advanced to the final of the ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup after defeating Australia in a thrilling semi-final match. The match took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on 14 December. India clinched victory by a narrow margin of 5 runs, thanks to a powerful performance by the team’s bowlers in the final overs.

The Indian team, led by captain Ria Sharma, elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 225 runs on the board. Key contributions came from opener Anjali Desai, who scored 68 runs, and middle-order batter Priya Verma, adding 45 crucial runs.

In response, the Australian team started strong but faltered in the face of disciplined bowling by the Indian side. Pacer Sneha Rao emerged as the standout performer, taking three wickets for just 25 runs, which proved decisive in the final overs.

This victory is significant as it marks India's first entry into the finals of the U-19 Women's World Cup, highlighting the potential and growth of women’s cricket in the country. The final match is scheduled for 17 December, where India will face the winner of the semi-final between England and South Africa.

The success of the U-19 team showcases the rising talent in Indian women’s cricket and adds to the momentum gained from recent investments in women's sports initiatives in the country.