U19 CWC: Twitter goes berserk after India mauls Australia in the Final

From Sehwag to Raina, here are the best tweets on India's U19 WC win.

Published - 03 Feb 2018, 13:41 IST | Updated - 03 Feb 2018, 13:41 IST

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After some jaw-dropping encounters in the tournament, India and Australia locked horns in the Final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018 at Mount Maunganui in Tauranga. India have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and have decimated their oppositions en route their journey to the Final. On the contrary, Australia commenced their tournament with a hefty defeat against India.

Nevertheless, the Aussie stormed back and raised their game as the tournament entered its business end. Subsequently, they stormed their way into the Final. India were clear favourites having won all their games in the tournament and also because they have earlier beaten Australia in their opening game. However, India carried on their rich vein of form and turned over Australia in the contest.

After Australia won the toss, Jack Edwards and Max Byrant got their team off to a brisk start. However, Ishan Porel picked a couple of wickets to clinch the ascendancy for India. Nonetheless, some gritty display of batting by Jonathan Merlo bailed them out. However, they lost a flurry of wickets in the end and collapsed for 216 runs.

From India’s perspective, Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Anukul Roy picked up a couple of wickets each to choke the Aussie batsmen. India got themselves off to a flier courtesy Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra’s blistering batting and India didn’t look back ever since. Manjot Kalra blazed away to a stupendous ton following which India thumped the Aussies for the second time in the tournament.

Will Sutherland and Param Uppal dismissed Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill to keep Australia’s hopes alive. However, Kalra and Harvik Desai put their head down and helped India to their fourth World Cup title, the most by any team. Quite expectantly, Twitter showered praises and lauded the youngsters on the stupendous achievement.

Here are the Tweets

Absolutely WILD celebrations! CHAMPIONS! ? #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/Zcr3rXaT0w
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

Just one word to describe the approach of the #BoysInBlue in the historic final and all through the tournament – Mindfulness. Way to go boys! #WhistlePodu #U19CWC ??
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 3, 2018

India becomes the first team to win 4 Under-19 World Cups.
2000 – lead by Mohammad Kaif
2008 – lead by VIrat Kohli
2012 – lead by Unmukt Chand
2018 – lead by Prithvi Shaw#FutureStars #U19CWC
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) February 3, 2018

Soaring high and how! What a win in the #U19CWC. Congratulations boys!
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) February 3, 2018

The young guns do a fine job as they clinch the ?after a clinical 8-wicket win. They've dominated throughout the series, and what a way to end it!
Karla's ? saves the day, only the second Indian to score a ton in a U-19 WC final. ? ?
Jai Hind ??. #U19CWC #LiveOrange
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 3, 2018

Top scorers in last three World Cup Final wins for INDIA:
U19 CWC 2018 – MANJOT KALRA (101*)
U19 CWC 2012 – UNMUKT CHAND (111*)
Men's CWC 2011 – GAUTAM GAMBHIR (97)
All three while chasing and all three players are from DELHI. #U19CWC #AUSvIND
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) February 3, 2018

WoW.. how good are these young Indians !!! At a different level and deserve all the successs #FutureStars #U19CWC Congratulations @BCCI Good job Rahul Dravid … well groomed !!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) February 3, 2018

Well done India on winning your 4th U19 World Cup! Superbly coached by Rahul.. bad luck to our boys… good effort! #U19WCFinal
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) February 3, 2018

Congratulations India! Winners of the @ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018! Well done to all the teams, all the sponsors, and all the fans for a great World Cup! Crickets future is in strong hands! #U19CWC #FutureStars
— Corey Anderson (@coreyanderson78) February 3, 2018

Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids ,and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting. #INDvAUS
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018

Congratulations to the Indian team on dominating the #U19WorldCup and being the deserved champions. Everyone stood up and maintained the intensity throughout the tournament. Truly memorable win. Cherish and soak in this moment. #INDvAUS
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 3, 2018

Great work by the U-19 team to remain undefeated in the World Cup. Truly deserving winners. Your work has just begun, enjoy this moment!
A special shoutout to #RahulDravid who has continuously worked hard behind the scenes to help this team achieve its true potential. #ICCU19CWC
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) February 3, 2018

Congratulations to @bcci U19. Truly the best team in the tournament. 4th U19CWC title. A class above all else???. So much talent all around this WC2018. Great pathway for the #futurestars.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) February 3, 2018

These boys in such safe hands. Safest hands of Rahul Dravid. Great great contribution for the future of these youngsters and Indian Cricket. We have some great upcoming talent #INDvAUS
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018

India vs Australia in Youth ODI knockouts:
2000 U19 CWC – Semis
2012 Quadrangular Series – Final
2012 U19 CWC – Final
2013 Tri-Series – Final
2018 U19 CWC – Final
INDIA won all of them. #U19CWC #AUSvIND
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) February 3, 2018

The #BoysInBlue beat Australia U19 by 8 wickets to clinch the #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/91YeZNJ3hI
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2018

BCCI announces prize money for victorious India U19 team.
Mr Rahul Dravid, Head Coach India U19 – INR 50 lakhs
Members of India U19 team – INR 30 lakhs each
Members of the Support Staff, India U19 – INR 20 lakhs each
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2018