India clinched the U-19 Cricket World Cup title for the record fifth time after beating England by four wickets in the final of the 2022 edition, riding on a sensational all-round performance from Raj Angad Bawa in Antigua on Saturday.
The Chandigarh-born Bawa first picked up a five-wicket haul (5/31), helping India bowl out England for just 189 and then made a valuable 35 down the order, guiding the Men in Blue in re♎aching the set target with 2.2 overs to spare.
Earlier, England opted to bat after winning the toss, but they were shot out by India in 44.5 overs with pacer Bawa and Ravi Kumar (4/34) sharing nine wickets between them.
The victory is special for Yash Dhull and Co. as they defeated all odds to triumph in the Caribbean. The Indian team was struck with COVID-19 early in the tournament, which saw captain Dhull and vice-captain Shaik Rasheed, along with a few other players, miss a couple of matcheꦡ🗹s after being tested positive.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to India’s thumping win:
Jalwa hai hamaara yahaan.
Many congratulations on becoming champions for the 5th time.
Fantastic contributions from everyone and෴ a deserved title. Enjoy the moment boys— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Congratulations to the & the entire nation for winning the ! Amazing spells by Ravi Kumar & Raj Bawa 👏🏻 👊🏻 The future of Ind🍬ian cricket looks bright 🇮🇳 Well played boys𝔉. Super proud!
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Congratulations on winning the U19 World Cup 🇮🇳🇮🇳 ! Wel🦄l done and thoroughly deserved 👏🌟🏼👏🏼
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Our 🇮🇳, our team and our world champions! Congratulations 🎉. What is most im𒊎pressive about this team, there was always a new hero either wi💃th any or ball whenever team needed most. Team India
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9)
Well done bo🧔ys !!! Big Big Congratulations 🎉🥳
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08)
Con🔯gratulations to India on another title. Their depth of talent and youth development continues to set the benchmark for others.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
𓆉Well des♈erved 👏 What an effort! Congratulations boys 🏆🇮🇳
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15)
Congratulations to the entire contingent on winning the World Cup. �♑�👏👏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Our future stars are shining bright!
Congratulations to for winning the . Well played 👏💜— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)
Congratulations boys 🇮🇳 🏆
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal)
CONGRATULATIONS
TO TEAM INDIA
TRUE WORLD CHAMPIONS!🏆🙌🏼👏— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10)
Covid hit their camp during the WC and at one point had only 12 to choose from. Yet the intensity didn't drop amidst adversity. Won every game, that too clinically. Proud of the team. Special congratulations to , Hrishikesh, Sairaj, Manish & other staff 👏🏼🇮🇳
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Congratulations for winnin♕g the Worldcup. Showed resilience and maturityꦍ under pressure. Well done Team 🎉🎉
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
India's record in U19 World Cups is unreal wow 😳
Well deserved win 🏆
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90)
Congratu𓂃lations Team India for winning Proud of you 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Congratulations to the India U19 team on winning the World Cup Surely a great launchpad for all the players and staff involved. Congrats Yꦰash Dhull, and the entire team.
— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar)
Congratulations to the India U19 team for a fantastic tournament. Surely a great moment to remember for one and all. A feat to be proud of for the rest of your lives. Congrats Yash Dhull, and the e♏ntire team.
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9)
Waking up to a six to finish off in styl🌳e꧋! Is it 2011? ⏮️��
Chinna Pasanga Peddha Feat! 🥳 🦁💛
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙡ﷺ𝙚 𝙊𝙡𝙚🐭 𝙊𝙡𝙚 🏆��
Things we don't mind waking up early on a Sunday morning for 💙
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
Good Morning! You’re waking up to 🖐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ �𒆙�🇳🏆
📸 BCCI
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
