Shafali Verma's 'Teens in Blue' script history with U-19 Women's T20 WC triumph

Sports Tak Staff January 29 , 2023

Shafali Verma-led India became the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup champions on Sunday (January 29).

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India thrashed England by seven wickets in the final to clinch the coveted title which is also the first ICC trophy for India's women cricket team overall.

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Batting first the Teens in Blue restricted England to just 68.

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India overhauled the lowly target without breaking a sweat with 36 balls to spare.

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Titas Sadhu, Parshavi Chopra and Archana Devi snared two-wickets each in India's victory.

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Shweta Sehrawat became the leading run scorer of the U-19 Women's T20 WC 2023.

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India lost just one match in the tournament which came against Australia.

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Meanwhile England were unbeaten in the tournament but faltered badly in the summit clash.

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