Shefali Verma, who has just turned 19 a day before the title clash against England will lead India for the first and final time in the title clash of the inaugural Under 19 World Cup. The well-knitted Asian side will face England who has been undefeated in this tournament and earned a nail- bitting victory against mighty Aussies despite being bundled out one short of a Hundred.
However the low and slow tracks of proteas favor the Indian team in odds, as the leggie, Parshvi Chopra, the player of the match of semis vs Kiwis has scalped 9 wickets in 5 matches. On the contrary, the pitch has not troubled the top -order batters as the vice-captain Shewta Sehrawat and Skipper Shefali Verma are the top two run-getters in the showpiece tournament.
The duo has played six matches and the deputy is way ahead of her opening partner. The former has amassed 292 runs whereas the later has logged 157 runs. However, India will refrain to be complacent against the invincible English side.
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