Cricket News: A bunch of 16 teenage girls led by talented Shafali Verma on Sunday created history as the Indian women's team laid their hands on an ICC ...
Shafali and Richa then combined to pile further misery on England with the latter producing a stumping effort. India's fielding was exemplary in the big game. But Baker came back to get rid of the India skipper, who was caught by Alexa Stonehouse in the 3rd over. Earlier, Sadhu bowled 20 dot balls in her quota of four overs. NEW DELHI: A bunch of 16 teenage girls led by talented Shafali Verma on Sunday created history as the Indian women's team laid their hands on an ICC trophy for the first time ever. 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 produced a dominant performance against England to triumph in the first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup.
And the celebrations were huge as India claimed the title in the first-ever ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. A brilliant new-ball performance was followed by a calm run-chase as India cruised to victory over England in the final, sealing their triumph with seven wickets in hand and six overs to spare. India produced a dominant performance against England to triumph in the first-ever ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: India scripted history on Sunday, January 30, as they handed England a seven-wicket defeat in the final of the ICC ...
Shweta Sehrawat got her first four by driving on an overpitched delivery off Grace Scrivens in the fourth over. Because the truth is worth it.) Verma, who turned 19 on Saturday, 28 January, began the chase by flicking a down-leg delivery from Hannah Baker through fine leg for four, before lofting Sophia Smale over long-off for a humongous six in the next over. The Indian skipper, [Shafali Verma](https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/womens-u19-t20-world-cup-2023-shafali-verma-india-captain-conquer-world) won the toss here in Potchefstroom’s Senwes Park and asked the English side to bat first. Chasing their maiden ICC trophy in women’s cricket, Verma’s girls got off to a scintillating start as Titas Sadhu and Archana Devi scalped two wickets apiece inside the first seven overs. Barring the trio, Mannat Kashyap, Sonam Yadav and skipper Verma were also along wickets.
India bowled out England for a paltry 68 and won by 7 wkts. This is the first ICC trophy India has won in women's cricket. The Indian women's cricket team has ...
The Indian women’s cricket team has never won a World Cup at any level. This is the first ICC trophy India has won in women’s cricket. India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
India became the first-ever ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup winners on Sunday, after a comprehensive, seven-wicket victory over England in Potchefstroom.
She was backed up well by Archana (two for 17) and the irrepressible Parshavi Chopra, who snared two for 13 to close out a terrific tournament offering. England's hopes for more heroics with the ball were raised when they removed Verma (15) and Shweta Sehrawat (5) inside the first four overs. This historic achievement achieved by the unwavering dedication and hard work of the team is an inspiration for the talents of the country and the world," he said in a tweet. Infinite congratulations and best wishes to our young team, the future of world cricket," he said in a tweet. It was the key wicket, in many ways, and the celebrations from India confirmed as much. The dismissal of England's captain, Grace Scrivens, epitomised the sheer determination in the Indian ranks.
Images from the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2023 final between India and England at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.
Shafali and Richa then combined to pile further misery on England with the latter producing a stumping effort. The Indian women's cricket team has never won a World Cup at any level. Kashyap then removed Stonehouse with Sonam taking a dolly at cover, while Sonam then caught and bowled Sophia Smale. With England reeling at 46 for 6 in 12 overs, skipper Shafali brought herself in but Alexa Stonehouse hit her for a rare boundary. Archana Devi also scalped 2 for 17, while Mannat Kashyap (1/13), Shafali Verma (1/16) and Sonam Yadav (1/3) accounted for a wicket each. India lost Verma (15) and Shweta Sehrawat (5) early, but Gongadi Trisha (24) and Soumya Tiwari (24 not out) steadied the innings and guided the team home in 14 overs.
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Australia looked on course at 48-3, before England roared back to make it 59-7. Just four of the team made double figures. Grace Scrivens' side were dismissed for 99 by Australia in Potchefstroom with the captain and Alexa Stonehouse the only two players to pass 20.