India-W U19 WC Champions: Young team India created history after they claimed the title in the recently concluded U19 Women’s WC. The Women in Blue thrashed the English side to be crowned champions in the inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women’s World Cup. Meanwhile, West Bengal’s chief minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a cash prize of INR 5 lakhs for the four local players who were part of the winning squad. Watch U-19 T20 World Cup Highlights with InsidesSport.IN
India-W U19 WC Champions: Mamata Banerjee announces cash reward worth INR 5 lakhs for Bengal cricketers part of the winning squad: Check Out
Speaking at the cabinet meeting, the CM expressed her happiness at the victory and wished everyone on the team a prosperous future. Richa Ghosh, Titash Sadhu, Hrishita Basu, and bowling coach Rajeev Dutta will receive a cash reward of INR 5 lakhs. The contingent will also be felicitated following their return.
Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the entire India squad following its title-winning performance at the inaugural Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup.
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Speaking about the final match, India won the toss and decided to put England in to bat. Indian bowlers more than justified the decision with a ruthless display. Opening bowlers Titas Sadhu and Archana Devi ripped through the England top order, reducing them to 22/4 after six overs.
India-W U19 WC Champions: Mamata Banerjee announces cash reward worth INR 5 lakhs for Bengal cricketers part of the winning squad: Check Out
Wickets continued to tumble, with England not able to see out their full allocation of overs despite resistance from Ryana MacDonald-Gay (19). Chasing a small total of 68, India lost a few wickets but they overhauled England’s score to be crowned as champions. Soumya Tiwari, Shafali Verma and Gongadi Trisha played some crucial roles for the victory.
To note, India were also the first T20 champions when they lifted the trophy under the leadership of MS Dhoni back in 2007. Young Shafali has now registered her name alongside Indian veteran and can be looked as a future prospect to lead the Women in Blue.
India-W U19 WC Champions: Mamata Banerjee announces cash reward worth INR 5 lakhs for Bengal cricketers part of the winning squad: Check Out
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