Trisha Gongadi made history as the first player to score a century in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup and currently leads the run charts in this year’s tournament.
Born on December 15, 2005, Trisha Gongadi is an Indian cricketer from Hyderabad, known for her right-handed batting and leg spin bowling. She played a key role in India’s historic win at the inaugural Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
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Trisha Gongadi scored a century in the 2025 Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, marking a tournament first. The Indian team, reigning champions, advanced to the final with a nine-wicket victory over England in the semi-finals.
Career:
Trisha’s cricket career commenced with her involvement in the Hyderabad and South Zone age group teams. She made her senior debut for Hyderabad during the 2017–18 Senior Women’s T20 League.
Her cricket journey started with regional teams, paving the way for higher-level competitions. In the 2021–22 season, she played for India B in the Under-19 Women’s Cricket Challengers and participated in the Senior Women’s Challenger Trophy in Vijayawada, highlighting her contribution to the growth of women’s cricket in India.
In 2023, Trisha achieved a significant milestone by making her international debut for India in the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, where she excelled as the top scorer in the final, contributing 24 runs to secure a 7-wicket victory for her team.
Finals:
The final of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup is approaching, set to take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The reigning champions, India, will compete against South Africa at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
Gongadi will likely play a key role in the finals. The question remains whether she can maintain her exceptional performance and contribute to India securing the trophy once more.
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