India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final on Sunday.
Chasing a meagre 69, India lost Shafali Verman and Shweta Sehrawat early. But G Trisha and Soumya Tiwari built a solid partnership to guide India home.
After England’s batting once again struggled in a crucial game, India bowled them out for a pitiful 68. The in-form Liberty Heap was taken out by Titas Sadhu in the opening over, and off-spinner Archana Devi also bowled brilliantly to dent England early. As England’s batting order was helpless, the other bowlers chipped in with frequent wickets.
Only 4 ENG-W batters could enter double digits with Rayana Macdonald-Gay top scoring with 19.
India reached the finals after a thumping victory over New Zealand, whom they defeated by eight wickets. England, on the other hand, defeated Australia in a low-scoring encounter.
