England bowled out for 68
India won the final of the inaugural Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa, defeating England by seven wickets in Potchefstroom.
After being put in to bat in the final on Sunday, England could only muster a meagre total of 68.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay top-scored for England, making 19 from 24, with only four batters able to reach double figures, as India’s opening bowler, player of the match Titas Sadhu, took 2-6 to spearhead their early stranglehold.
England lost wickets consistently to the Indian attack, losing seven wickets for 52.
India were composed in response, with a batting line-up headed by star full international, captain Shafali Verma, at the top of the order.
Shafali made 15 from 11 balls to set the tone, and although England claimed two quick wickets to regain some momentum, the duo of Soumya Tiwari (24no) and Gongadi Trisha (24 from 29 balls) made quick work of England’s below-par total.
Soumya Tiwari hits the winnings runs and India are the champions of the inaugural edition of the ICC Under 19 Womens T20 World Cup.