Friday 18 April 2025
BCCI Announces $573,000 Cash Reward for Women’s U19 World Champion Team
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of $573,000 for the Indian side that claimed their second consecutive U19 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval.
Bayuemas Oval is a cricket stadium located in Pandamaran, Klang, Malaysia. The first match at this ground was held in 2004. The ground was designed and constructed by the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. It has saucer-shaped features for better drainage.
Led by a spirited captain, Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament as they showcased exceptional skill, composure, and dominance.
India played with fearless intent throughout the tournament, culminating in a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.
Prime MinisterNarendra Modicongratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2025. In a post on X, he said: Immensely proud of our Nari Shakti! Congratulations to the Indian team for emerging victorious in the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup 2025. It will inspire several upcoming athletes. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavors.
Recognizing the potential of this demographic dividend, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports plays a crucial role in youth development and sports promotion. It focuses on personality-building, skill enhancement, and fostering national integration through various initiatives.
Over the years, the Ministry has launched several initiatives to empower youth, enhance sports participation, and improve Indias international standing in sports. PM Modi wants: I and you, we should all encourage people for a Viksit Bharat.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the India Under-19 womens team for successfully defending their title at the ICC Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
Several players delivered standout performances, with India’s top-order batters leading from the front and the bowling unit maintaining a stranglehold. G. Spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Aayushi Shukla topped the wicket-takers list, taking 17 and 14 wickets, respectively.
To honor this remarkable achievement, the BCCI has announced a cash reward of INR 5 Crore for the victorious squad and support staff, led by Head Coach Nooshin Al Khadeer.
President, BCCI Roger Binny shared: Congratulations to our girls for retaining the U19 Womens World Cup. It has been an exemplary campaign wherein theyve remained unbeaten throughout. This trophy reflects the growth of womens cricket in India, and Im extremely delighted to see each member shine in this tournament. I once again would like to congratulate the entire team, coaches and the support staff for a fantastic show.
Honorary Secretary, Devajit Saikia said, I extend my best wishes to the India Under-19 Womens team for their remarkable title defense at the ICC Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup 2025. To achieve this historic feat and win the trophy for the second consecutive time showcases their dedication, resilience, and dominance on the global stage. The entire team, along with the support staff, displayed tremendous skill, teamwork, and determination in all aspects of the game. This World Cup victory highlights the strength of Indias grassroots cricket and the bright future of our womens game.
The entire nation is proud of this incredible achievement by our young and talented team. My heartfelt congratulations to the India Under-19 Womens team for successfully defending the ICC Womens Under-19 T20 World Cup title in Malaysia. Their discipline, determination, and fearless brand of cricket have once again brought glory to the nation. Winning back-to-back World Cups is no easy feat, and this triumph is a testament to their hard work and perseverance. These successive triumphs will inspire the next generation of young girls across India to take up cricket and dream big, said Rajeev Shukla, Vice-President, BCCI.
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