The India Under-19 women’s team inched one step closer to scripting history as they defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ongoing Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup on Friday. Chasing a modest 108-run target, opener Shweta Sherawat smashed an unbeaten 45-ball 61 and stitched a crucial 62-run stand with Soumya Tiwari to guide India home in a must-win contest.
India restricted New Zealand to 107 for nine with Parshavi (3/20) leading a disciplined bowling effort after skipper Shafali Verma won the toss and elected to bowl. Chasing 108, the women in blue romped home comfortably after Sehrawat produced a scintillating 45-ball unconquered knock which was studded with 10 hits to the fence.
India’s victory in the semi-finals created quite a buzz on social media. Former pacer Jhulan Goswami took to Twitter and congratulated Shafali & Co on their historic success.
“With fearless and brilliant efforts, Our #INDWU19 has won against #NZWU19 and entered into the finals of #U19T20WorldCup. May you continue the streak and become the world champions,” Jhulan tweeted.
With fearless and brilliant efforts, Our #INDWU19 has won against #NZWU19 and entered into the finals of #U19T20WorldCup. May you continue the streak and become the world champions ✨— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) January 27, 2023
BCCI Secretary also congratulated the team for making it to the final of the inaugural Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
“Huge cheers for our young women representing #TeamIndia, as they breezed past the #BlackCaps to become the first team to qualify for the Final of the #U19T20WorldCup. Congratulations @BCCIWomen,” Shah tweeted.
Huge cheers for our young women representing #TeamIndia, as they breezed past the #BlackCaps to become the first team to qualify for the Final of the #U19T20WorldCup. Congratulations @BCCIWomen! pic.twitter.com/B3KJx1ne0R— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 27, 2023
Meanwhile, the Indian cricket fans also showered praise on the Girls in Blue following their terrific win over New Zealand. Here’s how the netizens reacted.
Heartiest Congratulations to our India U19 girls for entering into the Finals of ICC Women’s Under 19 T20 World Cup 2023. Well Played and Well Deserved. Proud of you girls ❤️. Jai Hind .#U19T20WorldCup #TeamIndia #WomenInBlue #INDvsNZ #INDWvsNZW #INDWU19 #NZWU19 #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/2BmCXA4lPg— Mrityunjoy Viratian (@Mrityunjoy_offl) January 27, 2023
Another finals for Indian U19 side.A good tournament for the girls!! #ShwetaSherawat has been find of the tournament for me.She seems alot more mature than any other women player in the tournament.She should be groomed well. Seems better than even #ShafaliVerma #INDWU19— Milin Kejriwal (@milinkejriwal25) January 27, 2023
❤️#INDWU19 #INDWvsNZW #T20WorldCup #NewZealand #India pic.twitter.com/FMDWNyvH26— Alley Cricketer (@Alley_Cricketer) January 27, 2023
So its #INDWU19 has made it to the final of the #U19T20WorldCup hope for another #icctrophy is coming to india well done girls keep up great work going last challenge is coming for you. Best of luck @imVkohli @mohsinaliisb @vikrantgupta73 @razi_haider— shashi gautam (@shashigautam47) January 27, 2023
India to be the first team in the final of the inaugural Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. #U19T20WorldCup ##INDWU19 pic.twitter.com/c6gl5JwsVd— Subhash chandra (@subhashnayak_3) January 27, 2023
Congratulations to the Indian Women’s U19 team on their 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal! Special shoutout to Parshavi Chopra for her 3 wickets and Shweta Sehrawat for her 61 runs #INDWU19 #NZWU19 #WorldCupSemifinal #Cricket @BCCIWomen pic.twitter.com/QKGL02MTSp— Nishikant Deshmukh (@nishikant_desh) January 27, 2023
All the best to #INDWU19 for the semi-finals against #NZWU19 ✨Give your best and keep the energy high! #U19T20WorldCup— paritoshshah1 (@paritoshshah1) January 27, 2023
भारतीय महिला U19 क्रिकेट टीम ने न्यूजीलैंड को हराकर #U19T20WorldCup के फाइनल में जगह बनाई, #INDWU19 टीम को बहुत बहुत बधाई एवं फ़ाइनल मुकाबले हेतु ढेरों शुभकामनाएं व आशीर्वाद। #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/STSeXsZbTa— रवि प्रताप सिंह (@ravipratap913) January 27, 2023
Into finals. #IndWU19 . Shweta Sehrawat the star in making …— Super⭐️ Fan (@Ravianenenu) January 27, 2023
U19 Women’s World Cup में टीम इंडिया का शानदार प्रदर्शनन्यूजीलैंड को 8 विकेट से हराकर फाइनल में बनाई जगह
29 जनवरी को खेला जाएगा फाइनल #U19T20WorldCup #INDWU19
— Sachin Vaid (@vaid2490) January 27, 2023
Following the early exit of Shafali (10), who has not performed as per expectations in the tournament, Sehrawat and Soumya Tiwari (22) added 62 runs to take them to the threshold of victory.
Sehrawat and Gongadi Trisha (5) then completed the job with the former bringing up the winning runs with a four off Browning as India scored 110 for 2 in 14.2 overs. Parshavi was adjudged the Player of the Match for her three-wicket haul.
India will face the winner of the other semifinal between England and Australia.
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