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India Defends U19 Women's T20 Crown as Malaysia Hosts Historic Debutants

India Defends U19 Women's T20 Crown as Malaysia Hosts Historic Debutants

Ronan Blackthorne in: Sports News 18 October 2025

India defended the U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia as debutants Nepal, Nigeria and Samoa made historic strides, boosting global women's cricket.

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