World Cup with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England. width="4096" height="2606 on Sunday won their maiden ICC title in women's cricket as a bunch of sprightly and talented teenagers lifted the inaugural U-19 World Cup with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over England. (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)
The Shafali Verma-led India U-19 squad managed to do what their seniors could not do by clearing the final hurdle in a global event. (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)
India first bundled out England for 68 in 17.1 overs and then returned to knock off the paltry target in 14 overs to lift the coveted trophy. (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)
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. (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)
Players of India look on during the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023 Final match between India and England at JB Marks Oval on January 29, 2023 in Potchefstroom, South Africa. (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)
Following a pep talk from India's Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, India came out with a specific plan and executed it perfectly (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)
India's bowling attack, led by pacer Titas Sadhu and supported by leg-spinner Parshavi Chopra, set up the comprehensive win on Sunday as they blew England away with a clinical display at Senwes Park. (Twitter/@BCCITwitter)
Archana Devi took a stunning catch to dismiss Ryana Macdonald Gay (Twitter/@BCCIWomen)'
Soumya Tiwari (24 not out) and Gongadi Trisha (24) stitched a vital partnership and shared a 46-run stand for the third wicket to complete the chase in 14 overs and give India their first-ever World Cup title in women's cricket. (Twitter/@BCCITwitter)