U19 Women’s World Cup 2025: Vaishnavi Sharma's Hat-Trick Show Leads India’s 10-Wicket Thrashing of Malaysia

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India's dominance in the ICC U19 Women's World Cup 2025 took centre stage as debutant left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma delivered a historic performance, dismantling Malaysia with her extraordinary bowling.

The match in Kuala Lumpur turned into a one-sided affair as India secured a thumping 10-wicket victory on Tuesday -- January 21. Vaishnavi's impeccable spell of 5/5, including a hat-trick, broke tournament records, cementing her name in history as the bowler with the best-ever figures in the competition.

Her remarkable feat included a sensational hat-trick in the 14th over, which saw Malaysia's innings collapse further, tumbling from 24/6 to 30/9. The Malaysian batters had no answer to her variations, as the left-armer skillfully exploited the turn and bounce offered by the surface. Fellow left-arm spinner Ayushi Shukla complemented her effort with figures of 3/8, ensuring the hosts were bowled out for a mere 31 runs in just 14.3 overs.

While Malaysia struggled to cope with India's disciplined attack, extras accounted for 10 wides, highlighting the challenges the home side faced in crossing even the 30-run mark. The target was a formality for India, who galloped to 32/0 in just 2.5 overs. G Trisha played a brisk knock, hammering 27 runs off 12 balls, including five boundaries, as India completed the chase with ease.

The victory propelled India to the top of their group standings with four points, tied with Sri Lanka but ahead on net run rate. India's NRR of +9.1 underscored their commanding performances so far, compared to Sri Lanka's +5.5. The win against Malaysia not only showcased India's supremacy but also their intent to dominate the tournament as strong title contenders.

Vaishnavi's debut was the highlight of the match, with her record-breaking spell reflecting the hard work and skill that she brought to the table. Her ability to outclass the opposition on such a grand stage signalled her arrival as a promising talent in Indian cricket. The team's comprehensive performance reaffirmed their depth and readiness to tackle bigger challenges as the tournament progressed.

India's clinical display in Kuala Lumpur will be remembered for its historic significance and for the emergence of a star in Vaishnavi Sharma. As they eye the knockout stages, the team's all-round strength makes them one of the favourites to lift the coveted trophy.