Vaishnavi Sharma Takes Hat-Trick in India’s U-19 T20 Win Over Malaysia
Author: Joy Sarcar
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Indian Women Cricket team spinner Vaishnavi Sharma defeated Malaysia in U-19 tourney for 31 by taking a hat-trick on debut .
Indian star Vaishnavi creates history at U-19 Women’s T20 tournament by bowling down the opponents for a mere round off for 31 in the Group Stage match. The match was recorded at the fields of Bayuemas Oval of Kuala Lumpur.
Spinner Vaishnavi Becomes the First Bowler in Format to take Hat-Trick
Tuesday, 21st January was a remarkable day for women’s cricket in India as the tweaker Vaishnavi marked her memorable debut in the game.
- She completed the five-wicket haul and also made a hat-trick in the match against Malaysia.
- The wonder figures of 4-1-5-5 attained by Indian women spinner in the Group A match against Malaysia added a feather to her crown.
- Apart from her, South Africa’s Madison Landsman is another bowler holding a hat-trick record in the tournament.
- Landman was the first bowler ever in the history of U-19 T20 World Cup to take a Hat-Trick and record her exemplary performance skills.
- The record was made in 2023 during the group stage match against Scotland where she shined with 4/12 figures.
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Sonam Yadav was Replaced by Vaishnavi Sharma for the Playing XI
Earlier, Sonam Yadav was about to play in the squad but Vaishnavi got the opportunity instead. She displayed an enigmatic bowling against Malaysia by helping India to wrap up the team for 31.
She began her spell by seeking wickets of Nuriman Hiyadah and Nur Dania Syuhada. Later, she got the Hatrick by dismissing Nur Isma Dania, Nur Ain Binti Roslan and Siti Nazwah. Another left-arm spinner supported Vaishnavi in dismissing the batters with 3.3-1-8-3 figures.
Joshitha VJ took the first wicket of the opening batter Nuni Farini Safry and was rewarded with Player of the Match title.
India Beats Malaysia with a Step Closer to Super Six in the Tournament
Vaishnavi released a statement after the remarkable victory saying that she had a dream debut in the game.
- Though her cricket journey was full of highs and lows, the five-wicket and hat-trick haul made up for the tolls.
- She compared the skills of veteran Indian left-arm spinner Radha Yadav to legacy Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja. It was a dream game for her and she visualized taking wickets a night earlier to the match.
- India batted to chase a short 32 runs target and romped just 2.5 overs to register their win. The 10-wicket spectacular win is a benchmark for the squad.
- Opener Gongadi Trisha remained unbeaten with 27 off 12 balls after a poor play against West Indies.
The recent win has helped India to get a spot in top six teams of the U-19 T20 women. Fans are anticipating similar play in the final group match scheduled on January 23.
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