India has managed to reach the finals of the inaugural ICC U19 T20 World Cup 2023 by beating New Zealand in the semis. The Shafali Verma-led squad managed to defeat New Zealand comprehensively in Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. Opting to bowl first, the Indian bowlers were on the money right from the get-go and reduced New Zealand to 5/2 inside the first three overs.
After a 37-run partnership for the third wicket, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals to finish at 107/9 in 20 overs. Parshavi Chopra starred with the ball as her leg-breaks yielded 3 wickets at the expense of just 20 runs in 4 overs.
Skipper Shafali bowled 4 overs and gave away just 7 runs. She also took the wicket of Kate Irwin. Only Georgia Plimmer and Isabelle Gaze tried to put up some resistance at the crease.
With the bat in hand, Shafali got out cheaply but vice-captain Shweta Sehrawat and 17-year-old Soumya Tiwari steadied the ship. With a 62-run partnership, the duo of Shweta and Soumya knocked the wind out of the sails of New Zealand. The latter got out with only 13 runs remaining. Gongadi Trisha joined Shweta and ensured India won in just 14.2 overs.
By virtue of this win, India has managed to reach the finals. They will face England who made it to the finals after defeating arch-rivals Australia by just 3 runs in a thrilling 2nd Semi-Final. The highly-anticipated final is on Sunday and cricket fans will not want to miss the action.
Meanwhile, India’s win against New Zealand was lauded by the fans. For Indian fans, it was like revenge being taken. New Zealand has had India’s number in knockouts of ICC events. Be it the 2019 World Cup semis or the 2021 World Test Championship final, New Zealand has broken Indian hearts. The young girls have got one back for the nation and Indian fans came up with some hilarious memes after the result.
Twitter reacts
Finally ye Newzland ka chakkar khatam hua😏😏
Ab ODI World ka,T20 World Cup ka, World Test Championship ka badla pura hua🇮🇳🇮🇳#U19T20WorldCup #WomenTeam#TeamIndia @BCCIWomen— Maurya Tejash (@tejash_maurya) January 27, 2023
— Prashant Raj 🇮🇳 (@mrprashantraj4) January 27, 2023
A rare day. I can't believe we defeated new Zealand in world cup knockout. Looks like the end of this devil has started. Thanks girls
— Rohit.Bishnoi (@The_kafir_boy_2) January 27, 2023
"Toota hai New Zealand ka ICC Knockout wala Ghamand. Ab WC jayega Gavaskar ke desh."
— ℍℙ (@Hello_Its_HP) January 27, 2023
Kane bhaiya are you listening?? pic.twitter.com/PLBmwqvqTq
— Tennis addict (@Tennisaddict9) January 28, 2023
Finally we won 🔥#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/fPyPgrVmU2
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) January 27, 2023
IND vs newzealand cruse broken……
India beat newzealand in knockout match….
Indian cricket u19 women's beat newzealand u19 women'sCricket hockey sabka badla liya#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/XK2u66BlA9
— RAJVEER SINGH RATHORE (@Sawai807) January 27, 2023
Congratulations Indian U19 Women's team for defeating New Zealand in Semifinal's of U19 Women's T20 World Cup#INDvsNZ #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/V3Zfi1FipD
— Divyansh khanna (@meme_lord2663) January 27, 2023
India have knocked out New Zealand in the Semi Finals of U19 Women's T20 World Cup.🇮🇳
Chalo kahin se to panauti hati😂#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/E5FAtaqFBd
— Shiva Tripathi (@shivatripathii) January 27, 2023
Indian fans – A Miracle happened today !!😂
Congratulations to the U-19 Womens cricket team…bring the cup home @BCCIWomen #INDvsNZ #Indiawomenscricket #cricket #CricketTwitter #U19T20WorldCup #NZVSIND pic.twitter.com/M3BandXNpv— Cricketamateurs (@Cricketamateur1) January 27, 2023
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