India, captained by Shafali Verma, made history after winning the inaugural edition of the U19 Women’s T20 Cup in South Africa. India defeated Grace Scrivens’ England by seven wickets in the final on Sunday, January 29 at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
After opting to field first, India did an excellent job as they bowled their opponents out for a paltry score of 68 in 17.1 overs. Once Shafali’s women reduced England to 22 for four in 6.2 overs, there was no stopping them.
The Shafali Verma-led India U-19 squad managed to do what their seniors could not do by clearing the final hurdle in a global event. India first bundled out England for 68 in 17.1 overs and then returned to knock off the paltry target in 14 overs to lift the coveted trophy.
“It is just a proud moment, it’s our first world cup,” said Trisha with stumps in hand after the memorable win. The win on Sunday also reaffirms India’s dominance at the U-19 level with the boys winning the world title in the Caribbean last year.
India’s bowling attack, led by pacer Titas Sadhu and supported by leg-spinner Parshavi Chopra, set up the comprehensive win on Sunday as they blew England away with a clinical display at Senwes Park.
Brief scores: England 68 all out in 17.1 overs (Ryana Macdonald-Gay 19, Titas Sadhu 2/6, Parshavi Chopra 2/13) lost to India 69/3 in 14 overs (Soumya Tiwari 24 not out, Gongadi Trisha 24; Hannah Baker 1/13, Grace Scrivens 1/13) by seven wickets
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on winning the ICC Under 19 T20 World Cup. Quoting a tweet by BCCI Women, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“Congratulations to the Indian Team for a special win at the ICC U19 T20 World Cup. They have played excellent cricket and their success will inspire several upcoming cricketers. Best wishes to the team for their future endeavours.”
