U19 WC: Vaishnavi & Trisha Propel India to Semi-Finals with Dominant Victory Over Bangladesh

Key Takeaways

Vaishnavi Sharma took 3 wickets for 15 runs.
G Trisha scored a quick 40 runs off 31 balls.
India restricted Bangladesh to 64 runs in 20 overs.
India chased down the target in just 7.1 overs.
India's next match is against Scotland.

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 26 (NationPress) Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma showcased her skills by taking three wickets in a brilliant spell, while G Trisha contributed a fantastic 40 runs as India maintained their unbeaten streak to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup with an impressive eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.

Although rain in Kuala Lumpur threatened to disrupt the match, following the abandonment of the Sri Lanka-Scotland game, the weather cleared up, allowing the full match to proceed for India and Bangladesh.

Opting for Bangladesh to bat first, the defending champions India managed to restrict their opponents to just 64/8 in 20 overs, with Vaishnavi taking an impactful 3-15. Both Trisha, Shabnam Shakil, and Joshitha VJ contributed with one wicket each. For Bangladesh, only captain Sumaiya Akter (21 not out) and Jannatul Maoua (14) reached double figures.

In response, Trisha's explosive 40 runs off 31 balls, featuring eight boundaries, made India's chase a breeze, completed in just 7.1 overs. India started strongly, with Shabnam, Joshitha, and Vaishnavi helping to leave Bangladesh at 23/5 by the end of the tenth over.

Despite Sumaiya and Jannatul forming a 31-run partnership for the sixth wicket, Vaishnavi played a crucial role by dismissing Jannatul and Sadia Akter in the 17th over, resulting in Bangladesh finishing at 64/8.

During the chase, Trisha immediately went on the offensive, smashing three boundaries off Nishita Akter Nishi in the first over. Although G Kamalini fell early for three runs, Trisha continued her assault with relentless boundaries.

Though she fell four runs short of the target, Sanika Chalke (11 not out) and captain Niki Prasad (five not out) ensured a comfortable victory for India. With their semi-final place confirmed, India will face Scotland in their final Super Six match at the same venue on Tuesday.

Brief Scores: Bangladesh 64/8 (Sumaiya Akhter 21 not out, Jannatul Maoua 14; Vaishnavi Sharma 3-15, Joshitha VJ 1-6) lost to India 66/2 in 7.1 overs (G Trisha 40, Sanika Chalke 11 not out; Habiba Islam Pinky 1-15, Anisa Akter Soba 1-29) by eight wickets