India have done it. These young girls have made history in South Africa. For the first time ever, India have lifted a World title in Women's Cricket and this will be remembered for a very long time. They were unparallel in the final as the spinners first dominated and then the batters stood on the occasion to close the deal. India are Champions of the inaugural U-19 Women's T20 World Cup after winning by 7 wickets in the final. It all started with Titas Sadhu and Archana Devi, who jolted the English lineup. Thereafter, the other bowlers joined the party as they were helped by some brilliant fielding. England were bowled out for just 68 and then the openers, especially Verma, gave a good start. England found a couple of wickets but Tiwari and Trisha kept India on top. With 6 overs remaining, India won by 7 wickets. It was a pleasure bringing this match to you. I hope you enjoyed the journey to this title. We will meet you soon, I Varun Malik, sign off. Ta, ta.
India have crossed the 50-run mark and are within touching distance from creating history.
India are well and truly on road to achieve this target. They are about to get to 50 and have 8 wickets in hand. Tiwari is leading India as they are within touching distance.
England have got the wicket of Sehrawat too and India have lost both of their openers. Captain Scrivens pitches this on good length as the batter wanted to guide the ball on the leg side. She got a top edge, which was easily taken at fine leg. India need to hold their nerves as they are not far.
England's Baker has found the first wicket as Shafali Verma has been caught at mid-on. She made an expressive start but could not clear the fielder on this occassion. India lose first.
And the Indian openers are out to make a good start for India. It's star Indian opening pair of Shafali Verma and Sehrawat for India.
So, India have bowled England out for just 68 runs in the final. This was such a brilliant display for India and England would be greatly disappointed. The pitch was not doing much and it looked the bowlers made life difficult for batters. Right from the word go, India took wickets and England never got a notable partnership. They tried to up the ante after a wicket but lost more in the process. India just need 69 runs in the final to clinch the historic title in South Africa. Can they do it? Back with the chase in a moment.
Kashyap breaks into the wickets tally as she gets Stonehouse in her 3rd over. This was on a good length, as the batter played it straight to covers. IND 1 wicket away from getting ENG all out.
Shafali Verma finds her first wicket of the match as she has got Baker stumped. Pitches it outside off and brings the batter on the front foot. She misses and brings the back foot on the line as Richa Ghosh disturbs the stumps. ENG 8 down.
This is a display of yet another exceptional fielding from India. Groves hit this toward the off side. Tiwari picked the ball and with one stump to aim at, she hit bulls-eye as England lose 7th.
What a superb catch this was from Archana Devi. This was a jaw-dropping effort by the youngster. Chopra pitches this around off as Macdonald Gay wanted to clear extra cover. But Archana dives to her right to take a wonderful one handed catch.
Parshavi Chopra has trapped Pavely in front of the wickets and has got her first wicket LBW. India have brought England 5 down at the halfway of the 1st innings. England 39/5 after 10 and are in all sorts of trouble.
It's spin from both ends for India. In-form Parshavi Chopra and Mannat Kashyap are bowling as India look to inflict more blows on England.
Sadhu has bowled a beautiful inswinging ball to clean Smale in the 7th over. India are all over England at the moment.
The Indian women's team is on top after the powerplay in the first innings. England are 3 down and even though they bat deep, this young English side need to rebuild. India have sent their top scorers, Scrivens and Heap. After first powerplay, England are 22/3.
India are off to a flier here as Archana has scalped two wickets in the 4th over. She clean bowled Holland before finding the prized wicket of English captain Scrivens. ENG 16/3 after 4 overs.
England have made a shaky start in the final. They have got only one four, which was of an edge. India are fielding well and should continue the good work.
It's an early strike for India. Sadhu has caught and bowled Heap in the first over itself to give a great start to India.
And here comes the English opening pair of Grace Scrivens and Liberty Heap. It's fast bowler Titas Sadhu to start for India. Here we go!
So the anthems have been completed as we are moments away from the action to begin.
The English team has also been dominant in the tournament. They topped both, the group stage and Super six. They are unbeaten in the tournament. England won a thriller against Australia in the semifinal by 3 runs as they defended 99 runs to reach the final.
The Indian Cricket team has been dominant throughout the tournament. They topped Group D and then Group 1 of the Super six to reach the finals. India lost just one match in the Super six. Shafali Verma's team defeated New Zealand in the semifinal.
England are also unchanged
Grace Scrivens(c), Liberty Heap, Niamh Fiona Holland, Seren Smale(w), Ryana Macdonald Gay, Charis Pavely, Alexa Stonehouse, Sophia Smale, Josie Groves, Ellie Anderson, Hannah Baker
India are unchanged
Shafali Verma(c), Shweta Sehrawat, Soumya Tiwari, Gongadi Trisha, Richa Ghosh(w), Hrishita Basu, Titas Sadhu, Mannat Kashyap, Archana Devi, Parshavi Chopra, Sonam Yadav
India have won the toss and opted to bowl first.
England: Grace Scrivens(c), Liberty Heap, Niamh Fiona Holland, Seren Smale(w), Ryana Macdonald Gay, Charis Pavely, Alexa Stonehouse, Sophia Smale, Josie Groves, Ellie Anderson, Hannah Baker, Emma Marlow, Davina Sarah T Perrin, Maddie Grace Ward, Lizzie Scott
India: Shafali Verma(c), Shweta Sehrawat, Soumya Tiwari, Gongadi Trisha, Richa Ghosh(w), Hrishita Basu, Titas Sadhu, Mannat Kashyap, Archana Devi, Parshavi Chopra, Sonam Yadav, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Falak Naz, Shabnam MD, Sonia Mendhiya, Hurley Gala
Hello and Welcome to the Coverage of the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup final. It's the summit clash in the inagural edition of the tournament. Shafali Verma, who celebrated her 19th Birthday on Saturday looks to guide her team to glory in South Africa. For a nation, which is witnessing a humungous rise in Women's Cricket, the effort that this team has put will surely allow many more youngsters to come ahead. Led by openers Verma and Shweta Sehrawat and spin prodigy Parshavi Chopra, India have been clinical in most of the matches. For England, their skipper Grace Scrivens and spin bowler Hannah Baker have been the torchbearers. It's one final time in the tournament, so grab your seats, with some snacks, as I Varun Malik, take you across this match. Toss will be held at 4:45 PM
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