Overview
- After choosing to field, India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 before racing to 117 for 3 in 12.1 overs, led by opener Phula Saren’s 44 off 27.
- India beat Australia by nine wickets in the semifinal, while Nepal advanced by defeating Pakistan to set up the title match.
- The six-team event was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with the final at Colombo’s P. Saravanamuttu Stadium.
- Sri Lankan prime minister Harini Amarasuriya presented the trophy, calling the World Cup a statement about access and equity in sport.
- Indian leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the unbeaten triumph and said it would inspire future generations.