The final match of the U-19 Women’s World Cup (U-19 Women’s T20 WC Final) was played between India and England. In this match, the Indian team won the toss and decided to throw first. The England team, coming out to bat first, scored 68 runs in 17.1 overs. Chasing runs, the Indian team achieved the target with the loss of 3 wickets in 14 overs. The Indian team made history by winning by 7 wickets.
This was the first edition of the U-19 Women’s World Cup, in which the Indian team was proclaimed champion. After winning the title match, many Indian veterans gave their respective reactions on the victory of the women’s team and congratulated the team. This included former players like Wasim Zafar, Irfan Pathan, Munaf Patel and Akash Chopar. In addition to this, many players including Rohit Sharma, the regular captain of the Indian men’s team, also congratulated the Indian team.
Former Indian player Wasim Zafar tweeted: “Very happy and proud to see Shafali lead India to World Cup victory. She is made for bigger things.” Aside from this, Munaf Patel tweeted congratulating the team, “Congratulations to Team India on winning the first U-19 Women’s World Cup.” As Dinesh Karthik tweeted, “India wins first ever T20 World Cup (U19 Women’s T20 World Cup)…this sounds familiar!” Congratulating the team, former Indian player and famous commentator Irfan Pathan wrote: “Congratulations to the India team on winning the U-19 Women’s World Cup. Start of a special women’s cricket. Apart from this, some female cricketers also gave their reactions.
Very happy and proud to see Shafali lead India to World Cup triumph. It is made for bigger things. Congratulations @TheShafaliVerma Y @BCCIMujeres #ICCU19WorldCup https://t.co/uBdGzSZfkL
—Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 29, 2023
Congratulations #TeamIndia by winning the first edition of #under19worldcup #champions pic.twitter.com/PjMfb9LriP
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) January 29, 2023
India winning the inaugural T20 World Cup… That sounds familiar!
—DK (@DineshKarthik) January 29, 2023
Congratulations 🇮🇳 on winning #u19Women’s World CupT20 start of something special women cricket 😇😇👏👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 29, 2023
Congratulations to the Women’s Under-19 Cricket Team for winning the World Cup. Well done for making the nation proud 🇮🇳 #JaiHind @bccimujeres @bcci
—Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 29, 2023
Well done Indian team. The inaugural champions #U19T20WorldCup
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 29, 2023
One step closer to the dream. Let’s go Team! #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/R4OTnu6AMp
—Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) January 29, 2023
So who else is a fan of Parshavi Chopra?#under19worldcup pic.twitter.com/hUkizQpryy
—Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 29, 2023
CHAMPIONS!
—Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 29, 2023
Champions of the U-19 World Cup! What a special moment! Congratulations girls on your win 🏆🇮🇳
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 29, 2023
The Indian team has not lost any match in this entire tournament. The team played its first game against South Africa. In this match, the India team won by 7 wickets. Following this, the team defeated the United Arab Emirates by 112 runs, Scotland by 83 runs, Australia by 7 wickets, Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, New Zealand by 8 wickets and England by 7 wickets in the final match.