Trisha Gongadi’s historic century powered India to a 150-run win over hapless Scotland during their women’s U-19 T20 World Cup match on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur. After being sent into bat first in their final Super Six clash, the Indians, led by Trisha Gongadi, posted a mammoth 208/1 in 20 overs. Trisha Gongadi remained unbeaten on 110 off 59 balls while Sanika Chalke was not out on 29. G Kamalini was the only Indian batter to be dismissed for 51.  

Trisha Gongadi etched her name into history books at the women’s U-19 T20 World Cup when she pushed Maisie Maceira for a single through backward point to reach her feat in 53 balls on the final delivery of the 18th over. In the process, Trisha Gongadi also recorded the highest score by a batter in the tournament, surpassing England’s Grace Scrivens who held the record previously with a 93 against Ireland in the 2023 edition. 

During her stay at the crease, the Trisha Gongadi smashed 13 fours and four sixes. In fact, the opening partnership between Trisha Gongadi and G Kamalini fetched 147 runs before the latter was dismissed in the 14th over.