Twitter Reactions: Raj Bawa's sizzling all-round performance helps India U19 win their 5th World Cup title

As Dinesh Bana struck the ball over Long On and the cherry landed past the boundary ropes, all the India U19 players rushed out to celebrate. It was a special moment for the entire country, as the India U19 side beat the England U19 side in the final of the tournament to lift the Under19 World Cup title for a record 5th time.

Batting first, the England U19 side put up a shoddy show with the bat. Such was the poor state of affairs that apart from James Rew, who scored a fighting 116-ball 95, not even a single batter could even cross the 40-run mark.

Also, as many as 6 England batters failed to score in double digits as well. For India, Raj Bawa and Ravi Kumar sizzled with the ball. While Bawa scalped 5 wickets, Ravi Kumar chipped in with a four-wicket haul, as the England U19 side was bowled out for a total of 189.

Shaik Rasheed and Nishant Sindhu help India past the finish line

India started their run chase in shaky fashion, as they lost their opener, Angkrish Raghucanshi for a duck. However, Harnoor Singh and Shaik Rasheed steadied the ship with a 49-run stand. Yash Dhull then contributed 17 runs, but could not kick on and get a big score.

Then, came the crucial stand between Raj Bawa and Nishant Sindhu. The two combined to put on a critical 67-run partnership for the 5th wicket. Sindhu scored a half-century for the Yash Dhull led side.

Raj Bawa scored a 54-ball 35 to put the match out of England’s grasp, as India romped home with 14 balls in their kitty. For the England side, the likes of Joshua Boyden, James Sales, and Thomas Aspinwall scalped 2 wickets apiece. Raj Bawa walked away with the Player of the Match award for his sensational all-round performance in the final.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the clash between the two sides

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Champions 2022 🇮🇳
Some things never change eh @MichaelVaughan 😏 #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/BFYbGI9Oob

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 6, 2022

Congratulations to India on another @ICCU19CWC title. Their depth of talent and youth development continues to set the benchmark for others.

— Ian Raphael (Nadal) Bishop (@irbishi) 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

Paaanch Ka Punch 🤜 Well done, India U-19 for quite literally owning this tournament. 5th title. The most successful team at this level…for a long-long time. May this be the start of a hugely successful journey for all of you 🥳🥳 #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/UVAxNi5XoN

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 6, 2022

Great effort @englandcricket under 19s. Some fantastic performances throughout the tournament. The boys should be proud the way they have played. Well played @BCCI under 19s well deserved.

— Samit Patel (@Samitpatel21) February 5, 2022

Hell of a fight for it lads. Be proud. The future looks very exciting! https://t.co/axVph8vVNQ

— Jason Roy (@JasonRoy20) February 5, 2022

Absolutely breathtaking and tremendous performance under pressure by every member of the team @JayShah @ThakurArunS @ShuklaRajiv

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 5, 2022

Congratulation team India for winning #19World Cup🇮🇳🤝🏏Indian cricket going strong in a right direction💐@SGanguly99 @BCCI @JayShah @ianuragthakur pic.twitter.com/ZmBLfz17Nq

— Laxmi Ratan Shukla (@Lshukla6) February 6, 2022

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 #IndiaU19 for winning the Worldcup. Showed resilience and maturity under pressure. Well done Team 🎉🎉

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 6, 2022

World Champion at 19! Congratulations boys and a great future waiting for all of you. Splendid efforts by @BCCI and its coaches and special mention of @VVSLaxman281 bhai. Well deserved trophy. #Under19WorldCup2022 #Cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/3Lh5EPcqx2

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) February 6, 2022

Congratulations to our Under 19 boys on a stellar campaign at the #U19CWC . Despite several challenges, showed amazing resilience ,temparement and guts to win the Cup in grand style. Fantastic achievement and we are all very proud. pic.twitter.com/MOKwHBJ6rY

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 6, 2022

Big congratulations to our U 19 boys . Well deserved 🇮🇳🏆

— KonaSrikarBharat (@KonaBharat) 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 boys & everyone involved in the process. https://t.co/SrU3W4xRXc

— RAAMESH POWAR (@imrameshpowar) February 6, 2022