Young Indian squad lifts the T20 World Cup, internet breaks with joy

The U19 Indian women’s squad has made history by lifting the maiden T20 World Cup Trophy. Led by Shefali Verma, the squad has managed to remain undefeated throughout the series.

Having defeated New Zealand at the qualifiers, India faced England at the finals. Showcasing sheer excellency at bowling and fielding in the first inning, the team was able to stop the opponents at a low score. In the second inning, the team was able to wrap the game in merely 14 overs.

Brilliance and absolute class showcased from the young team. The internet, overjoyed, showered blessings and celebrated the team’s maiden victory. A huge step towards revolution in Indian cricketing scenario.

The team’s fielding was lauded by ICC and many other cricket analysts and experts.

Some outstanding fielding has put India in the driver's seat 🔥

Watch the Women's #U19T20WorldCup final for FREE on https://t.co/CPDKNxpgZ3 (in select regions) 📺

📝 https://t.co/mayifyqVWJ pic.twitter.com/LFCEyOusTu

— ICC (@ICC) January 29, 2023

Just appreciating this absolute speccy! India’s fielding is outstanding 👏🏼🔥 #U19T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/rFZmXyDH5L

— Evelyn Jones (@eve_jones11) January 29, 2023

Shafali Verma’s captaincy too was lauded. Her birthday was indeed celebrated the right way.

Skipper Shafali Verma has a special demand for her birthday gift😃#CricketTwitter #U19T20WorldCup 📸Getty pic.twitter.com/rtEBLx2lUh

— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 28, 2023

England team too, had showcased implicit skills and was worthy of the finals. Their team and captain, especially, who led by example in the second inning was lauded for her efforts.

England's captain Grace Scrivens is such a fighter – she is leading by example. #CricketTwitter #U19T20WorldCup 📸Fancode pic.twitter.com/MSxqQdod81

— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) January 29, 2023

India bagged the trophy, defeating England by 7 wickets. Internet celebrated the youngsters victory, praising them throughout.

India (69/3) beat England (68) by 7 wickets to win maiden edition of the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup#INDvENG #U19T20WorldCup #ICC #TeamIndiahttps://t.co/yGrH4jYUec

— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) January 29, 2023

Congratulations to the first ever champions of the Women's #U19T20WorldCup! 🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/hSE7Z6l4tW

— ICC (@ICC) January 29, 2023

𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦! 🏆🎉

Meet the winners of the inaugural #U19T20WorldCup

INDIA 🇮🇳 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/ljtScy6MXb

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) January 29, 2023

Congratulations to the first ever champions of the Women's #U19T20WorldCup! 🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LKKRIgrh8e

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) January 29, 2023

🏆 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! Congratulations to Shafali & co. on making history.

🇮🇳 Indian women are the inaugural Women's U19 T20 World Cup Champions!

📷 Getty • #INDvENG #ENGvIND #U19T20WorldCup #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/vwrLz6pVYP

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) January 29, 2023

Positive signs of a brighter future of Indian cricket, indeed.