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The Indian U-19 women’s team defeated their England counterparts by seven wickets to win the inaugural edition of the U-19 T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa on January 29, Sunday.
Indian U-19 side defeated the White Ferns to make it to the final while England defeated arch-rivals Australia. The final was played in Potchefstroom with the young Indian side outperforming the England side.
Titas Sadhu, Archana Devi and Parshavi Chopra took two wickets each to skittle out England for just 68 in the 18th over of the innings. Ryana Macdonald Gay, England’s middle-order batter top-scored with 19. Seven England batters were dismissed for single-digit scores.
Indian skipper Shafali Verma was out early in the chase for 15 off 11 balls. Soumya Tiwari and Gongadi Trisha scored 24 each to take India home in the 14th over. In the end it was a convincing and much-deserving win for the Indian eves.
“Fabulous (the feeling). This is the feeling we have been waiting for very long. This is the first time we won the cup and it has come with the U 19 kids. Just shows the kind of depth we have and what is there for us in the future. The most special thing is the belief. I knew they had a bad game against Australia, but the way they have gathered and played there after, we kept it very simple and we thought we would just play proper and simple cricket and we would achieve this. From the National anthem and till the time we won we had goosebumps. I personally realize and understand how special this is for us” said Nooshin Al Khadeer, the head coach of the Indian U-19 side. Meanwhile, this is how Twitter reacted to India’s U-19 World Cup win.
Twitter Rejoices India U-19 Team’s Maiden T20 World Cup Win:
These young girls will always remember this day. Our girls are making us proud while the men's squad battles for the ICC trophy. Thanks girls. Keep winning and make us proud. #INDvENGFinalOnFanCode
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“Quite pleased. I never really played abroad, amazing experience and heat is something I had to deal with. Had to adapt to different conditions. We train a lot in the nets and try and put that practice in the middle” said England skipper Grace Scrivens after losing the final. She was eventually chosen as the Player Of the Tournament.
Titas Sadhu was chosen as the Player Of The Match as she bowled a spell of two for six in her four over spell. She and her bowling partner Archana dismantled the top-order to start the slide for their opponents.
