Indian captain eyeing 'legacy of winning' after U19WC 2025 triumph
Niki Prasad, who led a successful title defence for the reigning champions, opened up on what the future holds for the class of 2025.
India’s newly-crowned ICC Women’s T20 U19 World Cup winners already have their sights set on winning more titles.
Speaking after her side’s historic win on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, skipper Niki Prasad opened up what’s next for the champions.
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“Coming into the tournament, I said we are here to dominate and make sure India stays on top,” she said.
“We are going to create a legacy of winning this tournament and other ICC tournaments for India.
“I am feeling really happy that I am right here standing as a world champion and helping India to stay on top. It is a special moment, playing in this World Cup and doing this for India.”
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Having been put in to bowl first, India orchestrated a brilliant bowling display to bundle South Africa for 82 in the final.
The defending champions managed to chase the total inside 11.2 overs with nine wickets to spare.
The win completed India’s unbeaten run to clinch the title, having emerged victorious in all seven of their games in Malaysia.
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Opening up on a clinical display in the summit clash, Prasad said, “We all just tried to stay calm and stick to doing what our job is.
“Had we won the toss, we would have definitely chosen to bat but throughout this tournament we have bowled well. Nevertheless, we wanted to go out and show what we could do.
“All of the credit goes to our support staff for making this possible and really nurturing the young players.”