After writing history and getting into the history books, the victorious U-19 Women’s team returned to the capital City. The volume of their success and the grandeur of their outstanding performances through out the World cup was something that was never on display before.
Their WC win was also Indian Cricket board’s World cup win and the players were welcomed back home in best way possible. The Fans earlier today, gathered in numbers at Delhi’s IGI Airport with Dhol and flowers. Fans showed their love and support to the team.
“It was a great feeling talking to the legend Sachin Tendulkar. Our dreams have come true. Winning the trophy in the first Under-19 Women’s World Cup is a very big thing for us. The entire team is filled with joy. We are preparing for the Women’s IPL now” – said the Indian contingent.
Special Triumph 🏆
Special Celebrations 👏
At the World's Largest Cricket Stadium – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 🏟️ 🔝🎥 That moment when @TheShafaliVerma & Co. enjoyed a lap of honour for their #U19T20WorldCup glory #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/lzf2LLGzJf
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 1, 2023
Although, Captain Shafali Verma was not present at the Airport but was a part of BCCI’s felicitation of the team at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium yesterday. And she will head back to South Africa once again to join the Senior Women’s team for the World cup schedule to start in a week.
Captain fantastic 🤩#U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/1ZdDjakxsf
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) January 29, 2023
India won the World cup by beating England in the final and the manner of the victory was really very dominating. The Blues performed comprehensively with the ball as well as the bat. First they bowled England out for 68 runs within 17 overs as every bowler picked up a wicket at least.
68 was never going to be even a near tough target for India to chase and the young girls defeated England by 7 wickets and 36 balls to spare. Indian batter Shweta Sehrawat ended the tournament as the highest run-getter with 297 runs under her belt while Shafali Verma was the 3rd highest scorer – 172.
Pacer Parshavi Chopra missed out from becoming the highest wicket taker by just 2 wickets but her efforts were really crucial too.
Congratulations to the first ever champions of the Women's #U19T20WorldCup! 🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LKKRIgrh8e
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) January 29, 2023
