India, Feb. 16 -- Niki Prasad captained India to the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup barely a fortnight ago, though the headlines in Malaysia were hogged by the top-order batters and the bowlers. In the team's unbeaten run to the title, the No.4 batter even got to bat only twice, such was the domination of the top order.

On Saturday evening, the player from Karnataka finally got a chance to show her composure and batting skills, and Prasad delivered for Delhi Capitals in a thrilling two-wicket win off the last ball against Mumbai Indians in Vadodara.

The 19-year-old scored a composed 33-ball 35, lifting DC after they had slipped to 76/4 chasing a modest victory target of 165. Her partnership with Alice Capsey and staying put till leaving the...