Gongadi Trisha from Telangana scores first-ever century in Women’s U19 T20 World Cup

Hyderabad: Right-handed batter Gongadi Trisha from Telangana scripted history for being the first batter to score a hundred in the history of Women’s U19 T20 World Cup. She became the first centurion in the history of the women’s cricket series.

On Tuesday, the Telangana player smashed a ton off just 53 balls in India’s Super Six clash against Scotland at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

Gongadi, alongside Sanika Chalke, powered India to a commanding total of 208-1. After Scotland won the toss and opted to field, openers Kamalini G and Trisha Gongadi launched an onslaught of boundaries, propelling India to a strong 67-0 by the end of the Power Play.

Trisha displayed her array of strokes and slammed 110 not out off 59 balls with the help of 13 boundaries and four maximums after being sent into bat. She was supported by fellow opener and wicketkeeper Kamalini G (51 off 42 balls) and Sanika Chalke, who remained unbeaten on 29 off 20 balls as India scored 208 for 1 in 20 overs.

In the last ball of the 18th over after India was asked to bat first, Trisha dabbed Maisie Maceira for a single through backward point for a single to reach her three-figure score. She also recorded the highest score in the history of the championship, going past England batter Grace Scrivens’ 93 against Ireland back in January 2023 in Potchefstroom.

Trisha has been training since she was 7 years old

Trisha’s father, who worked as a fitness trainer in a private company, recognised her talent and encouraged her to play cricket regularly He left his job and moved to Secunderabad from Bhadrachalam to train his daughter in cricket. At seven years old, Trisha was admitted to the St John’s Cricket Academy.