Trisha Gongadi Nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month - January 2025
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Synopsis
Trisha Gongadi, a bright talent from India’s U19 cricket team, has been nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month for January 2025 after her exceptional performance in the U19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia. She faces tough competition from Beth Mooney and Karishma Ramharack for this prestigious accolade.
Key Takeaways
- Trisha Gongadi nominated for ICC award.
- First century scorer in U19 T20 World Cup.
- Outstanding performance in leading India to victory.
- Beth Mooney had a stellar series against England.
- Karishma Ramharack showcased impressive bowling skills.
Dubai, Feb 6 (NationPress) Trisha Gongadi, the promising star from India U19, has received a nomination for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for January 2025 following her remarkable achievements in the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup held in Malaysia.
She is set to face off against Australia's seasoned player Beth Mooney and West Indies spinner Karishma Ramharack for this prestigious monthly honor.
Throughout the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, Trisha consistently excelled as an opener, showcasing her aggressive batting style that established a strong foundation for the Indian team. Notably, she became the first player to score a century in the tournament, achieving an impressive 110* off just 59 balls, boasting a staggering strike rate of 186.44 against Scotland.
By the conclusion of the semi-finals, Gongadi emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer, playing a crucial role in India's eventual triumph.
In total, she amassed 265 runs across six U19 T20Is, averaging 66.25 with a strike rate of 149.72. Additionally, she contributed as a bowler, taking four wickets with an average of 7.50 and an economy rate of 3.75.
Beth Mooney had an outstanding January, achieving remarkable performances during the T20 series against England, where she scored two half-centuries, including an unbeaten 94, helping Australia to a clean 3-0 sweep in the T20I segment of the Ashes series.
Mooney was the standout batter for Australia, earning the Player of the Match accolades in both the first and last T20Is of the series, and she concluded as the leading run-scorer across the T20Is. Beyond her batting prowess, she also excelled in wicketkeeping, making three catches and executing a stumping.
Throughout January, she totaled 213 runs in three T20Is with an impressive average of 106.50 and a strike rate of 146.89. Additionally, she scored 90 runs in three ODIs, averaging 30 with a strike rate of 82.56.
Karishma Ramharack distinguished herself for the West Indies during their ODI series against Bangladesh. Despite a slow start, she found her rhythm in the second ODI, dismantling the Bangladesh middle-order with remarkable figures of 4/33 over 10 overs and an economy rate of 3.30, proving her worth even in defeat.
In the series finale, she delivered an exceptional bowling performance, achieving figures of 4/12 across 6.5 overs at an extraordinary economy rate of 1.75, aiding the West Indies in clinching a 2-1 series victory.
Ramharack capped off a stellar January by securing both the Player of The Match and Player of The Series awards. She concluded the month with eight wickets from three ODIs and two T20Is, maintaining an economy rate of 3.30.
