Indian Women cricketers have been working so hard to make a name for themselves in international cricket. It is good to note that the BCCI has been constantly backing young cricketers (male or female).
This goes to show that the future of India’s men’s and women’s cricket is in safe hands now. Meanwhile, India Women are locking horns with the United Arab Emirates in ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.
The 9th match of the important event is currently taking place at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. United Arab Emirates Women U19 skipper Theertha Satish won the toss and opted to bowl first.
India Women U19 skipper Shafali Verma chips in with a stellar knock against United Arab Emirates Women U19
India Women U-19 skipper Shafali Verma impressed the fans in the cricket fraternity after she chipped in with magnificent innings against the United Arab Emirates U-19 team.
Shafali Verma top-scored with 78 off just 34 balls with the help of 12 fours and 4 hits over the fence at a strike rate of 229.41. She took the bowling attack to the cleaners with a fearless brand of cricket.
Apart from her, Shweta Sehrawat remained unbeaten on 74 off 49 balls with the help of 10 boundaries at a strike rate of 151.02. Richa Ghosh, who is the wicketkeeper-batsman scored 49 off 29 balls including 5 fours and 2 sixes.
India Women U19 chipped in with 219/3 in their quota of 20 overs. On the other hand, United Arab Emirates Women U19 still have a lot of catching up to do in the run-chase.
As things stand, the India Women’s U19 team are the favourites to win the game. Meanwhile, India Women are currently leading the Group D points table with 2 points at a Net Run Rate of +2.003.
India Women U19 got the better of South Africa Women U19 by seven wickets and kick-started their campaign with a win.
Twitter Reacts:
Undoubtedly she will be the most expensive indian cricketer in WIPL Auction 💯
— NishantDz (@darshnr_nishant) January 16, 2023
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These knocks will definitely full her purse during WIPL auction 😀
Advertisement— Bharbhuti ji (@crickdevil) January 16, 2023
Unpopular opinion but she should not play U19. This is unethical step by BCCI
— Rushi (@rushikeshspatel) January 16, 2023
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Many Players are playing in the under-19s who are two-three months older than her
Advertisement— MR. G (@MrFactx) January 16, 2023
She is an 18 year old playing u19. That's all that matters
— S (@s019013) January 16, 2023
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She has experience of almost 2-3 yrrs with full strength Indian women team. She should not play u19 coz her level is much higher thn u19 level!!
Advertisement— Himanshu (@himanshu_sa_) January 16, 2023
U19 WC doesn't look at experience. They only look at age because that's what differentiates it
— S (@s019013) January 16, 2023
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Undoubtedly she will be the most expensive indian cricketer in WIPL Auction 💯
Advertisement— NishantDz (@darshnr_nishant) January 16, 2023
