Cricket
India defeated Australia to lift the world cup.
Updated : Feb 03, 2018, 04:00 PM IST
India Under-19 Cricket team defeated Australia on Saturday to pick up their fourth ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.
Prithvi Shaw & Co won the match by eight wickets with the help of Manjot Kalra's unbeaten 101. Boys in Blue chased the target of 217 in 38.5 overs.
While the entire nation rejoiced over the win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Colts on Twitter.
"Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud," posted PM Modi.
Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2018
Manjot Kalra was adjudged as 'Man of the Match' while Shubman Gill was awarded 'Player of the Tournament'.
It is to be noted that India have remained unbeaten in the Under-19 World Cup tournament.
It was an all-around performance from the Prithvi Shaw-led side as earlier the Indian spinners sent shivers through the Australian batsmen's spines with their magical spell, followed by a magnificent show with the bat.
Here are other dignitaries and politicians who wished the U-19 Cricket team.
Hearty congratulations for the Indian under 19 Cricket team for winning ICC Under 19 World Cup beating Australia in New Zealand today. The young players made the country proud. @BCCI #U19WorldCup #ICCU19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/4E4TAHCL8x
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) February 3, 2018
Congratulations India!
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) February 3, 2018
Fourth time World Champion in #U19WorldCup Cricket!
Great game team & @Im_Dravid ! #U19CWCFinal#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/twD6jz2v4n
Proud of the #BoysInBlue not just for their great win today but for their dominant performance throughout the U19WC tournament. The future of Indian cricket is bright.https://t.co/QYp7M1HhQR
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) February 3, 2018
Congratulations Team India on your resounding U 19 Cricket World Cup win! India takes great pride in the success of its new generation of cricket stars. #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/DHUaYzhxjL
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) February 3, 2018
अंडर 19 वर्ल्ड कप में भारतीय टीम के विजेता बनने पर सभी देशवासियों को बधाई। देश का गौरव बढ़ाने वाले सभी खिलाड़ियों को भी मेरी बधाई। पूरे देश को आप पर गर्व है। #BoysInBlue #U19CWCFinal
— Jyotiraditya Scindia (@JM_Scindia) February 3, 2018
Congratulate #TeamIndia on clinching the #ICCU19WorldCup. A proud moment for #India. Keep it up champs! #MenInBlue #IndiaRising #INDvAUS
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) February 3, 2018
#Rajasthan is proud of its very own #KamleshNagarkoti, a talented and driven young player who is part of the #ICCU19WorldCup winning Indian squad. More power to you. #INDvAUS
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) February 3, 2018
The Boys in Blue have made us proud! Congratulations to the Under 19 Cricket Team for winning the World Cup.
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) February 3, 2018
Congratulations to Team India for winning #U19CWC final. We are proud of your well deserved achievement.#AUSvIND #U19CWCFinal
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) February 3, 2018
Congratulations to young Team India for scripting a historic win at the #U19CWCFinal for the fourth time. You have done the whole Nation proud.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) February 3, 2018