U19 World Cup: How The World Reacted To India's Record-Extending 5th Title

Having lost the final to Bangladesh in 2020, India came roaring back in 2022 to win a record-extending fifth U19 World Cup crown. India U19 team beat England U19 by four wickets in the final on Saturday night at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua. India have been the dominant force in U19 World Cups and they once again showed their prowess with another fine performance to lift the title for a fifth time. No other team in the history of U19 World Cup has won the tournament more than thrice.

Twitter exploded from Bollywood stars to current and former international cricketers congratulating the team on the win.

Here's how the world reacted to India's triumph:

Congratulations to the #BoysinBlue & the entire nation for winning the #U19CWC! Amazing spells by Ravi Kumar & Raj Bawa The future of Indian cricket looks bright Well played boys. Super proud! @BCCI

T 4183 - INDIA aaaaaaa .. !! WORLD CHAMPIONS .. Thrashed the Brits in the Final .. U 19 World Cricket !! Champions for the 4th time !! CONGRATULATIONS .. watched the game .. and what a joy .. maturity , immense talent and the cool confidence

T 4183 - CORRECTION !! 5th time , World Champions

Raj Bawa could quite possibly be that seam bowling all rounder #India have been craving for years .. #U19CWC

India's record in U19 World Cups is unreal wowWell deserved win

Congratulations Team India for winning #U19CWC Proud of you @BCCI pic.twitter.com/dmRsk9H8ky

Congratulations on winning the U19 World Cup ???????????????? ! Well done and thoroughly deserved #U19WorldCup2022 #IndiaU19 pic.twitter.com/RJWAN14pe6

England had won the toss and elected to bat in the U19 World Cup final. They, however, got off to a poor start as Ravi Kumar starred with the new ball. The