Last Update: January 27, 2023, 19:31 IST
Shafali Verma-led team India reaches the final of the Under-19 Women’s World Cup 2023
India’s victory in the semi-finals created a lot of buzz on social media. Former fast bowler Jhulan Goswami took to Twitter to congratulate Shafali & Co. on their historic success
India The Under-19 women’s team took a step closer to creating history by defeating New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Women’s T20. World Cup on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 108, opener Shweta Sherawat smashed an unbeaten 61 off 45 balls and stitched a crucial 62-run partnership with Soumya Tiwary to take India home in a must-win contest.
After captain Shafali Verma won the toss and elected to bowl, India restricted New Zealand to 107 for nine with Parshvi (3/20) on the way. Chasing 108, the ladies in blue chased home comfortably after a 45-ball unbeaten inning by Sehrawat, who had 10 hits to the fence.
India’s victory in the semi-finals created a lot of buzz on social media. Former fast bowler Jhulan Goswami took to Twitter to congratulate Shafali and Co. on their historic success.
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“With fearless and stupendous efforts, our #INDWU19 won against #NZWU19 and entered the final of the #U19T20WorldCup. You continue this rhythm and become the world champion.
With intrepid and brilliant efforts, our #INDWU19 won against #NZWU19 and entered the finals of #U19T20World Cup, May you continue this sequence and become a world champion ✨- Jhulan Goswami (@jhulanji10) January 27, 2023
The BCCI secretary also congratulated the team for making it to the final of the maiden Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
,So happy for our young ladies representing #TeamIndiaas they breeze past #blackcaps became the first team to qualify for the final of #U19T20World Cup, Congratulations! @BCCIWomen,” tweeted Shah.
Meanwhile, Indian cricket fans also showered praises on the Girls in Blue after their stupendous win over New Zealand. Here’s how netizens reacted.
Another final for the Indian U19 side. A nice tournament for the girls!! #shweta sherawat Looking for tournament for me. She looks more mature than any other female player in the tournament. It should be well prepared. sounds better than #Shafali Verma #INDWU19– milin kejriwal (@milinkejriwal25) January 27, 2023
Indian women’s under-19 cricket team beat New Zealand #U19T20World Cup placed in the finals, #INDWU19 Many many congratulations and final wishes to the team, lots of best wishes and blessings. #t20worldcup pic.twitter.com/STSeXsZbTa— Ravi Pratap Singh (@ravipratap913) January 27, 2023
Team India performed brilliantly in the U19 Women’s World Cup, defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets and made it to the final
Final will be on 29th January #U19T20World Cup #INDWU19
— Sachin Vaid (@Vaid2490) January 27, 2023
Sehrawat and Soumya Tiwary (22) added 62 runs after the early dismissal of Shafali (10), who did not perform as per expectations in the tournament, brought them to the threshold of victory.
Sehrawat and Gongadi Trisha (5) finished the job with the former hitting the winning runs off Browning for four as India reached 110 for 2 in 14.2 overs. Parshvi was adjudged player of the match for taking three wickets.
India will face the winner of the other semi-final between England and Australia.
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