Watch: Former U19 World Cup-winning captain Prithvi Shaw needs India Women on clinching U19 World Cup title

Members of India Men’s crew prolonged needs to the ladies’s crew on profitable the inaugural U19 T20 World Cup. India Women defeated England by 7 wickets to win the match.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Jan 30, 2023 07:14 IST

India gained the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. (Photo: Twitter/BCCIWomen)

By India Today Web Desk: Former U19 World Cup-winning India captain Prithvi Shaw congratulated India Women’s crew on profitable the inaugural U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

India defeated England by seven wickets in Potchefstroom on Sunday (January 29). India’s bowlers arrange the match, with Titas Sadhu setting the tempo.

Sadhu, Archana Devi and Parshavi Chopra took two wickets every as England have been bundled out for 68 in 17.1 overs. In reply, Soumya Tiwari and Gongadi Trisha performed watchful innings earlier than Tiwari took India residence.

“Today was a landmark day for India women’s U19 team. They had a fantastic day,” mentioned India head coach Rahul Dravid. Meanwhile, Prithvi Shaw, who captained India to 2018 U19 World Cup victory, added: “It’s a great achievement, everyone wants to congratulate U19 women’s team.”

Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: “Indian women’s cricket is on the up! First the announcement of the #WPL & now the #U19T20WorldCup win. Congratulations to the entire women’s team on winning the inaugural U19 World Cup. This win will inspire a whole generation to take up sports.”

India ladies’s senior gamers Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shikha Pandey too congratulated the U19 crew.

“Champions of the world. Proud. Absolutely proud of the bunch. Champions in the inaugural edition makes it even more special. This is just the beginning. Go team,” mentioned Mandhana.

“The India U-19s have done it! You absolute legends. Congratulations on winning the inaugural U-19 World Cup tournament. You folks for sure have inspired a lot of girls back home (and us too),” mentioned Pandey.

“You’ve been a motivation for us. You girls have bought laurels to the nation. We are extremely proud of each and everyone whose been a part of the world contest,” mentioned Harmanpreet.

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Jan 30, 2023