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Last Update: January 29, 2023, 20:38 IST
India beat England to win the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup (ICC Image)
Jay Shah also invited Shefali & Co. to watch the third T20 match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Team India’s young brigade created history by winning the first women’s U-19 T20 on Sunday World Cup title. Shafali Verma and Co. produced an impressive performance in the summit clash against the England women’s team to lift the coveted trophy. it was a one-sided affair where India England were bundled out for just 68 after Shafali bowled first. The Women in Blue did not have much difficulty in chasing down the target and won the match by seven wickets with 6 overs to spare.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah was overjoyed with India’s historic win as he announced prize money of Rs 5 crore for the women’s U-19 cricket team and support staff.
India beat England to win the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup title
“Women Cricket The excitement is rising in India and the World Cup victory has raised the stature of women’s cricket several notches higher. I am happy to announce Rs 5 crore for the entire team and support staff as prize money. It is certainly a path-breaking year,” Shah tweeted.
Women’s cricket is on the rise in India and the World Cup victory has raised the stature of women’s cricket several notches higher. I am happy to announce Rs 5 crore for the entire team and support staff as prize money. This is certainly a path-breaking year. – Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 29, 2023
In a series of tweets, Shah also invited Shefali and Co. to watch the third T20I between India and New Zealand. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad as he wants the young ladies of the team to celebrate the victory in a big way.
“I invite @TheShafaliVerma and his victorious team to join us at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and watch the 3rd T20I on 1st February. This colossal achievement certainly calls for a celebration. @BCCI @BCCIWomen” Shah tweeted.
I invite @TheShafaliVerma And their victorious team to join us at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and watch the 3rd T20 on 1st February. This colossal achievement certainly calls for a celebration.@BCCI @BCCI Women— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 29, 2023
Earlier, just after India’s win over England, Shah praised the young cricketers’ strong character and temperament on the big stage as they completely dominated the opposition in the final.
“Kudos to India U19 team for winning the #U19T20WorldCup. It is a phenomenal achievement as our young cricketers have made the country proud. Young players not intimidated by the big chance, it says a lot about their steely character and temperament,” he wrote on Twitter.
Congratulations to India’s Under-19 team for the win! #U19T20World CupIt is a phenomenal achievement as our young cricketers have made the country proud. The youngster was not intimidated by the big opportunity, which speaks volumes about his steely character and temperament. – Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 29, 2023
watch: India’s Archana Devi catches a one-handed stunner in the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup final vs England
Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers put up a collective effort with the ball to bundle out England for just 68 runs. Tita Sadhu, Archana Devi and Parshvi Chopra took two wickets each, while Mannat Kashyap, Shafali Verma and Sonam Yadav shared one wicket each to finish off England. batting line-up.
Soumya Tiwari remained unbeaten on 24 from India in chasing the target easily. Gongadi Trisha also made 24 but was dismissed just three runs before the historic moment.
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