India defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ICC Under 19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 to advance to the event final on Friday, January 27, at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
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India defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 to advance to the event final on Friday, January 27, at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. New Zealand batted first and only managed 107/9 in 20 overs. With eight wickets in hand and more than five overs remaining, India chased down the mark. Parshavi Chopra grabbed three wickets in four overs, including one maiden, after India won the toss and chose to field first. Shafali Verma was overjoyed as her team answered her call. Titas Sadhu, Mannat Kashyap, Shafali, and Archana Devi all had one wicket.
Shafali was dismissed early in the chase of 108 runs, but Shweta Sehrawat hit a magnificent fifty to lead the team to victory. India will now face either England or Australia in the final on January 29, Sunday. Shweta has been in excellent form for India, scoring 292 runs in six matches. In the tournament, she is averaging 146 and has a strike rate of 141.06. She has 49 boundaries and two sixes to her credit. Shweta will be critical to India’s chances in the final, where they will face either England or Australia.
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Team India has performed admirably in this event, thanks to Shafali Verma’s strategic leadership. The experience gained from competing in this World Cup will be useful for two players who will compete in the Women’s T20 World Cup beginning next month. Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh are their names. Both have been in fantastic form at the World Cup and would like to extend that success into the next major tournament, which will also be held in South Africa.
