Twitter Reactions: Cricketers Hails India U-19 Team as they lift the Coveted Trophy for the Fourth Time

India displayed a clinical performance, as they defeated Australia by eight wickets to lift the ICC U-19 World Cup for the record fourth time.

Manjot Kalra’s brilliant unbeaten hundred and useful contributions from the top four batsmen helped India go past the target after the bowlers did a fine job to restrict Australia to a mere 216.

Australia witnessed a massive collapse batting first, as they lost six wickets for just 33 runs. Australia was sitting comfortably for a big score 183 for four in the 40th over. However, some tight bowling by Indian bowlers saw them get knocked off for just 216.

In reply, India got off to a brilliant start with openers Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra looking determined to take the side home. The duo added 71 runs for the first wickets to lay the foundation for an easy chase. Shubman Gill took over from where he left in the last game, as he looked rock solid scoring runs with ease.

However, Australia sensed some chances after the dismissal of Gill, but Harvik Desai and Kalra took the game away from them. Kalra scored a brilliant hundred while Desai remained unbeaten on 47, as India crossed the line.

Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced cash rewards for the players and support staff after their impeccable run in the tournament.

Here is how the cricketers reacted after India clinched the title for the fourth time:

What a win for the U19 boys, take it as a stepping stone; Long long way to go! Enjoy the moment! ?? @BCCI #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/D8mGdakxZu

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2018

Many congratulations to India ?? u19 on winning the World Cup ! Great team effort no suprises at all on such a champion side #RahulDravid ??✌️

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 3, 2018

Congrats to the Indian team on winning the ICC Inder 19 World Cup, they have been ruthless and professional through the tournament. It's a proud feeling and well done ?? to the entire team and the support staff. #ICCU19CWC

— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) February 3, 2018

Great performance boys. You were ahead by a country mile all the way. Enjoy the moment #INDvAUS #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/tuXpI9oRY7

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) February 3, 2018

Big congrats to @BCCI India U19 team… way to classy at this #U19CWC ? Tremendous opportunity for this group… #FutureStars ? well done ?

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) February 3, 2018

Well Done, India. So proud. So happy for Dravid. This is not just a win…this is the story of Indian dominance throughout the tournament. ????? ? #INDvAUS #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2018

Soaring high and how! What a win in the #U19CWC. Congratulations boys!

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) 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

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

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

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

WITH GREAT TEAM WORK, BIG DREAMS WORK. Congratulations to our WORLD CHAMPIONS!! We are proud of you. A big congratulations to Rahul and Paras for their guidance. #ICCU19CWC #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/w0heorY8g6

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2018

When was the last time a world event ended up being dominated so much by one team? #ICCU19CWC

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Bloody hell these Indian Under 19 Batsman look outstanding …. Always nice to see the Aussies getting a bit of tap … #U19CWCFinal

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 3, 2018

Pure dominance by India under 19 boys.Congrats to the boys n the support staff who worked towards the victory #ICCU19WorldCup

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 3, 2018

Well done India under 19s! That the triumph came overseas makes it even more special. ????#ICCU19WorldCup

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 3, 2018

Congratulations to the young lads on winning #U19CWC! Fantastic performances all around. #INDvAUS

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 3, 2018

A big congratulations to the young guns of Indian cricket on winning the under19 Cricket World Cup !! #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/k3gmNWNTei

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) February 3, 2018

This Indian team has outplayed everyone in this #U19CWC Congratulations boys for winning the #U19CWCFinal with such dominance. Proud of you all.#BleedBlue

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) February 3, 2018

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