India have eased to victory within the closing of the inaugural Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa, defeating England by seven wickets in Potchefstroom.
England had efficiently defended 100 to beat Australia of their semi-final, however after being put in to bat within the closing on Sunday, they might solely muster a meagre complete of 68.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay top-scored for England, making 19 from 24, with solely 4 batters in a position to attain double figures, as India’s opening bowler, participant of the match Titas Sadhu, took 2-6 to spearhead their early stranglehold.
England misplaced wickets persistently to the Indian assault – which contained solely Sadhu as a seamer – as they slid from 3-16, dropping seven wickets for 52.
India have been composed in response, with a batting line-up headed by star full worldwide, captain Shafali Verma, on the prime of the order.
Shafali made 15 from 11 balls to set the tone, and though England claimed two fast wickets to achieve a little bit of momentum, the duo of Soumya Tiwari (24no) and Gongadi Trisha (24 from 29 balls) made fast work of England’s below-par complete.
It was a proud day for Shafali, who had been within the the senior aspect that misplaced the T20 World Cup closing to Australia on the MCG in 2020.
“All the girls are incredible, the way they are performing, backing themselves,” she mentioned, breaking down in tears afterwards.
And when requested if this was the one main trophy she was going to choose up this February, the 19-year-old who’ll be a key a part of India’s squad for the senior T20 World Cup in South Africa smiled: “No, the big one also.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au