Logo of Bangladesh Win

How the world reacted to a dramatic day one: U19 Women's T20 World Cup

Logo of Bangladesh Win

As UAE brushed aside Scotland on Willowmoore Park B, next door, Bangladesh made history by beating Australia by seven wickets and with two overs to spare.

It was the first time in any ICC global event, across men's, women's and U19 cricket, that Bangladesh had beaten an Australian side.

Bangladesh stun Australia in tournament opener | U19 Women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh beat Australia in any ICC event for the first time in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup.

Later in the day, USA pushed Sri Lanka all the way, while South Africa and India put on an exhibition of hitting in their meeting.

Shafali Verma showed her years of senior international experience, blasting nine fours and a six, though it was the work of fellow opener Shweta Sehrawat that stole the limelight, hitting 80 of her 92* (57) in boundaries. India went on to chase South Africa's 166/5 in 16.3 overs. Simone Lourens' 61 from 44 balls led the way for the tournament hosts.

India overcome South Africa in a run-fest | U19 Women's T20 World Cup

The electric first day sprawled a wave of conversation from around the world.

Logo of Frankie Mackay, who is at the tournament as an ICC mentor, sang Bangladesh's praises.
Logo of Sana Mir likewise expressed her congratulations for Bangladesh.
Logo of Bangladesh got a lot of the limelight on day one.
Logo of West Indies fast bowler Shakera Selman is excited for the game's future.
Logo of Brazil women's captain Roberta Moretti Avery took time to catch all the action on ICC.tv.
Logo of VVS Laxman extended his congratulations to India after their win on day one.
Logo of Anjum Chopra also expressed her congratulations.
Logo of Megan Schutt likes the look of Milly Illingworth.

Day two action sees ICC event debutants Rwanda and Indonesia face Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, as West Indies take on Ireland, and England meet Zimbabwe.

The entire U19 Women's T20 World Cup is live and free on ICC.tv (in select regions).