Potchefstroom, 29 Jan: India on Sunday won their maiden ICC title in women’s cricket as a bunch of sprightly and talented teenagers lifted the inaugural U-19 World Cup with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England.
\nThe 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.
\nIndia 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.
\n“It is just a proud moment, its our first world cup,” said Trisha with stumps in hand after the memorable win.
\nThe 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.
\nIndia’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.
\nWhile Sadhu showed that Indian women pace bowling is in safe hands following the retirement of Jhulan Goswami with impressive figures of 4-0-6-2, Chopra too continued her dream run as she snapped two for 13.
\nArchana Devi also scalped 2 for 17, while Mannat Kashyap (1\/13), Shafali(1\/16) and Sonam Yadav (1\/3) accounted for one wicket each as England were all at sea after being asked to take first strike.
\nFollowing a pep talk from India’s Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, India came out with a specific plan and executed it perfectly as England’s innings never really took off after being reduced to 16 for three in four overs.
\nChasing 69, Shafali started with a boundary off Hannah Baker before launching Sophia Smale for a maximum. But Baker came back to get rid of the India skipper, who was caught by Alexa Stonehouse in the 3rd over.
\nHer opening and team’s best batter in the tournament, Shweta Sehrawat, also was back in the hut after giving a simple catch to Baker off Grace Scrivens in the fourth over.
\nSoumya Tiwari (24 not out) and Gongadi Trisha (24) then dug their heels in with a 46-run partnership.
\nWith four runs needed, Trisha was cleaned up by Stonehouse, as Tiwari knocked off the winning runs.
\nBesides Shafali, Richa Ghosh was the other international cricketer in the U-19 squad.
\nEarlier, Sadhu bowled 20 dot balls in her quota of four overs. She struck in the fourth ball of the innings with a superb caught and bowled effort to get rid of Liberty Heap (0).
\nSpinner Archana then cleaned up Niamh Fiona Holland (10), while Gongadi Trisha pulled off a sensational catch to get rid of Grace Scrivens (4) to hand Archana her second wicket.
\nSadhu could have added another wicket to her name but senior pro Richa dropped a regulation catch of Ryana Macdonald Gay, who had edged an away going ball.
\nThe Bengal pacer, however, didn’t have to wait longer as she went through the gates of Seren Smale (3) next.
\nMacdonald Gay played a couple of hits to the fence to ease the pressure but in-form leg-spinner Parshavi Chopra then got into the act, trapping Charis Pavely (2) infront of wicket as England lost half their side for 39 in 10 overs.
\nLeft-arm spinner Kashyap also kept things tight at the other end as Chopra removed Macdonald Gay with Archana taking a superb one-handed catch with a full dive at extra cover. India’s fielding was exemplary in the big game.
\nWith England at 46 for 6 in 12 overs, skipper Shafali brought herself in but Alexa Stonehouse hit her for a rare boundary.
\nSoumya was then in action as her direct hit found Josephine Groves short by a big margin, leaving England at 53 for 7.
\nShafali and Richa then combined to pile further misery on England with the latter producing a stumping effort. Kashyap then removed Stonehouse with Sonam taking a dolly at cover.<\/p>\n
BCCI announces Rs 5 crore reward for victorious Women’s U-19 squad
\nBCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the entire India squad following its title winning performance at the inaugural Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup.
\nIndia recorded a dominating seven-wicket win over England in the final in South Africa.
\nThe 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.
\n“Women’s Cricket in India is on the upswing and the World Cup triumph has taken the stature of women’s cricket several notches higher. I am delighted to announce INR 5 crore for the entire team and support staff as prize money. This is surely a path-breaking year,” Shah tweeted after India’s triumph.
\nThe secretary also invited the entire unit to Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
\n“I invite @TheShafaliVerma and her victorious team to join us at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and witness the third T20I on 1st February. This humongous achievement surely calls for a celebration,” he added.<\/p>\n
PM Modi congratulates team for winning Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup
\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian team for its “special win” as it bagged its maiden ICC title in women’s cricket by lifting the inaugural U-19 T20 World Cup.
\n“Congratulations to the Indian Team for a special win… They have played excellent cricket and their success will inspire several upcoming cricketers. Best wishes to the team for their future endeavours,” he tweeted.
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