Twitter Reaction: West Indies colts create history, defeat India to become U19 champions

West Indies put forth a highly commendable performance to lift their maiden Under-19 title, defeated the strong Indian side by 5 wickets in a low scoring game at the  Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.

It was after 33 years that teams from both the nations came head in a tournament final. The Indian team was tipped to be the favorites but the West Indies team could not be written off as they had also given some spectacular performances to reach here.

West Indies skipper Shimron Hetmyer won the toss and asked the Ishan Kishan led-side to bat first. Alzarri Joseph, probably the fastest bowler in the tournament, gave the perfect start to his team with three early wickets. The in-form openers Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan along with Anmolpreet Singh were very disappointing and left India in trouble at 27/3. The struggling Washington Sundar also failed to stay at the crease.

Shamar Springer brought out the chest roll after he dismissed Armaan Jaffer to push the Indian completely on the backfoot. Sarfraz Khan played a fighting 89 ball 51 runs knock to save the face for India. The Indians were soon all out and could eventually manage only a paltry 145 on the scoreboard.

Defending the tiny target, the Indians also gave a tough fight and had reduced the chasing team for 77/5. Mayank Dagar had become a threat for the West Indians. However, the level-headed duo of Kacey Carty (52 from 123 balls) and Keemo Paul (40 from 68 balls) took the game completely away from the Indian grasp and lead their team to the World Cup title.

THAT winning feeling!! Congratulations West Indies the #U19CWC champions 2016 pic.twitter.com/zrh66nFjzI

— #VIVOIPL #INDvAUS (@VIVOIPLT20_Live) February 14, 2016

Happy Valentines Day India! ? ? #INDU19vWIU19 #U19CWCFinal #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/9GlTjZJ3oP

— Rascal (@bewahid) February 14, 2016

Don't be sad Boys, you played very well throughout the tournament! Feeling sad for Rahul Dravid BUT "haar or jeet is a part of Game" #U19CWC

— Pankaj (@PankajRajputPN) February 14, 2016

Probably World Cup doesn't deserve Rahul Dravid :'( #U19CWC

— CalvinDev (@malthnks) February 14, 2016

Can this be the turnaround @westindies needs? #FutureStars #U19CWC @bhogleharsha

— Manish Burman (@mani_burman) February 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/698813975316672512

Congratulations to the West Indies U19 on winning the #U19CWC ?? #FutureStars #Champions ?? #Brilliant

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) February 14, 2016

At the #U19CWC Final presentation ceremony:

Ian Bishop: "Few chest-rolls later?"

Shimron Hetmyer: "Probably.." [and chuckles]

— Lovely K (@lovelyyy300) February 14, 2016

Fantastic celebrations as Windies win #U19CWC .. Even the Pope is on his Knees !! Enjoy ;0) @henrygayle @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/rJAamNynrg

— Jay Kumar (@JayKumarDance) February 14, 2016

I had to try the #SpringerDance after that superb victory over India by our #under19 team.… https://t.co/m7oXAWItBJ

— Daren Sammy (@darrensammy88) February 14, 2016

Koii baat nahi ladkon, tumne end tak poori fight kii.. Credit to all of you. Rab Raakha #FutureStars #U19CWCFinal

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 14, 2016

Such a shame that the cheating @westindies U/19 won the final! Would have had more respect did they not cheat against Zim. #ICCU19CWC

— Paul Steenkamp™ (@Paul_Steenkamp) February 14, 2016

Well played young @westindies Deserved this maiden #ICCU19CWC Celebrate it Future looks bright for Windies

— Rehan (@imrehan10) February 14, 2016

Congrats to the West Indies young lads #ICCU19CWC

— Nokie Thompson (@NokieOkie) February 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/PuneriPoree/status/698823608655814656

Congratulations west indies on winning #ICCU19CWC but don't worry india we are proud of you #futurelooksgood

— yunus sidat (@YunusBLEEDBLUE) February 14, 2016

Alzarri Joseph, remember that name #ICCU19CWC pic.twitter.com/JTpBV0JExU

— Vumile (@vumzza) February 14, 2016

This is not about winning but it's learning and experience.. Hope these kids learnt and continue to learn from these experiences #ICCU19CWC

— Kiran Vattigunta (@kiranin) February 14, 2016

West Indies lift ICC U19 World Cup after five-wicket win over India. #ICCU19CWC pic.twitter.com/Yi2UwL2PRR

— Vumile (@vumzza) February 14, 2016

Ironically player who "mankaded" last zimbabwe batsman hit d wining runs & emerge as a national hero ? #ICCU19CWC #FutureStars #IndVsWI

— Pavitra (@PaViYaz) February 14, 2016

This is wht happened when u entered in2 a major #icc tournament as overwhelming Favorites & get trashed by a minor team #ICCU19CWC #IndVsWI

— Pavitra (@PaViYaz) February 14, 2016

Undoubtedly India was the best U19 team in the tournament.. One bad day n it's over.. Shouldn't we have best of 3 games? #ICCU19CWC

— Swati Rajde (@swatirajde) February 14, 2016

Carty comes to the party. Well done son. #ICCU19CWC #westindies4life #family #bloodthickerthanriches https://t.co/ZKosqQZyGy

— Dexter Smith (@DexterSmith16) February 14, 2016

Congrats WI U19 team for winning the #U19CWC. There is something spl about seeing young talent winning together. Great joy!

— Venky Mysore (@VenkyMysore) February 14, 2016

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