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 reaching 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 matches after being tested positive.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to India’s thumping win:
Jalwa hai hamaara yahaan.
Many congratulations @BCCI on becoming champions for the 5th time.
Fantastic contributions from everyone and a deserved title. Enjoy the moment boys #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/E0zqirfIPA— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 6, 2022
Congratulations to the #BoysinBlue & the entire nation for winning the #U19CWC! Amazing spells by Ravi Kumar & Raj Bawa 👏🏻 👊🏻 The future of Indian cricket looks bright 🇮🇳 Well played boys. Super proud! @BCCI
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 5, 2022
Congratulations on winning the U19 World Cup 🇮🇳🇮🇳 ! Well done and thoroughly deserved 👏🏼👏🏼 #U19WorldCup2022 #IndiaU19 pic.twitter.com/RJWAN14pe6
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) February 5, 2022
Our 🇮🇳, our team and our world champions! Congratulations 🎉. What is most impressive about this team, there was always a new hero either with any or ball whenever team needed most. #Cricket #Under19WorldCup2022 #Congratulations Team India pic.twitter.com/T9YMoZjEXF
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) February 6, 2022
Well done boys !!! Big Big Congratulations 🎉🥳 #U19CWCFinal #U19CWC #TeamIndia
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) February 5, 2022
Congratulations to India on another @ICCU19CWC title. Their depth of talent and youth development continues to set the benchmark for others.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) February 5, 2022
Well deserved 👏 What an effort! Congratulations boys 🏆🇮🇳
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) February 5, 2022
Congratulations to the entire #IndiaU19 contingent on winning the World Cup. 👏👏👏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 6, 2022
Our future stars are shining bright!
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for winning the #U19CWC. Well played 👏@BCCI pic.twitter.com/7boNHpZcjN— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) February 6, 2022
Congratulations boys 🇮🇳 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ADHR5VnwYO
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) February 5, 2022
CONGRATULATIONS
TO TEAM INDIA #IndiaU19
TRUE WORLD CHAMPIONS!🏆🙌🏼👏 https://t.co/9d38KwBIrp— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) February 6, 2022
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 @VVSLaxman281, Hrishikesh, Sairaj, Manish & other staff 👏🏼🇮🇳 #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/t1tQpRv3pT
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 6, 2022
Congratulations #IndiaU19 for winning the Worldcup. Showed resilience and maturity under pressure. Well done Team 🎉🎉
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 6, 2022
India's record in U19 World Cups is unreal wow 😳
Well deserved win 🏆
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) February 5, 2022
Congratulations Team India for winning #U19CWC Proud of you 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/dmRsk9H8ky
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 6, 2022
Congratulations to the India U19 team on winning the World Cup Surely a great launchpad for all the players and staff involved. Congrats Yash Dhull, @VVSLaxman281 and the entire team. @BCCI #U19CWC #BoysInBlue #Hrishikesh @SairajBahutule pic.twitter.com/YapCfMrnnW
— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar) February 6, 2022
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, @VVSLaxman281 and the entire team. @BCCI #U19CWC #BoysInBlue
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) February 5, 2022
Waking up to a six to finish off in style! Is it 2011? ⏮️💛
Chinna Pasanga Peddha Feat! 🥳#U19CWC #WhistlePodu 🦁💛
📸 : @ICC pic.twitter.com/H8Ae2Vk1Iq
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 6, 2022
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙡𝙚 🏆🎶
Things we don't mind waking up early on a Sunday morning for 💙#INDvENG #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/vFP0TtvHqN
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 6, 2022
Good Morning! You’re waking up to 🖐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇮🇳🏆
📸 BCCI #U19CWC #ENGvIND #BoysInBlue #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tF6rOSBF9t
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 6, 2022
