India U19 vs Ireland U19 highlights: With a century by Musheer Khan and a crucial innings by captain Uday Saharan, India U19 defeated Ireland by 201 runs and remains top of the points table.
Match – 15th Match, Group A, INDU19 vs IREU19, ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024
Venue – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Date – 25 January 2024, Thursday
Time – 1:30 PM
Toss – Ireland U19 won the toss and opted to field first
Teams:
Ireland U19 (Playing XI):
Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter(w), Kian Hilton, Philippus le Roux(c), Scott MacBeth, John McNally, Carson McCullough, Oliver Riley, Macdara Cosgrave, Daniel Forkin, Finn Lutton
India U19 (Playing XI):
Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan(c), Priyanshu Moliya, Aravelly Avanish(w), Sachin Dhas, Murugan Abhishek, Dhanush Gowda, Saumy Pandey, Naman Tiwari
India the defending champions started their campaign with a convincing 84-run victory over Bangladesh in their opening game, aiming to sustain that positive momentum. The 116-run partnership between Adarsh Singh and Uday Saharan played a pivotal role in India posting a total of 251. Saumy Pandey then took four wickets to dismiss Bangladesh for 167.
In contrast, Ireland has participated in two matches, securing a victory against the USA with a 7-wicket margin but falling short against Bangladesh. This match holds crucial importance for Ireland as a win is imperative for their advancement to the next round.
India U19 vs Ireland U19 highlights
India Innings
India delivered an exceptional batting display with Adarsh Singh and Arshin Kulkarni making a solid start in the match. Adarsh Singh was the initial batsman to be dismissed in this innings, falling victim to John McNally. Subsequently, his opening partner Arshin Kulkarni, who failed to convert his promising start, was also dismissed by John McNally.
India found themselves at 80/2 in the 20th over. However, a formidable partnership between Musheer Khan and captain Uday Saharan contributing 156 runs for the third wicket. Saharan was dismissed for 75, but Musheer went on to achieve a remarkable century.
Aravelly Avanish and Sachin Dhas played pivotal roles, providing crucial cameos to propel India scored a total of 301/7.
Despite McNally securing a couple of wickets while Riley got three wickets stood out as the top-performing bowler for Ireland. Finn Lutton secured only one wicket.
India Scorecard
India U19 vs Ireland U19 highlights
Ireland Innings
India controlled the game’s early stages by successfully dismissing three Ireland batters, including skipper Philippus le Roux. Saumy Pandey initiated the breakthrough by dismissing Jordan Neill, the first wicket for Ireland.
The Ireland team starting at 31/1, witnessed a dramatic collapse. The Indian bowlers then dismantled the Ireland team effortlessly. Subsequently, in the 9th over, Naman Tiwari removed Hunter, triggering a collapse. Tiwari and Pandey continued to secure wickets.
Tiwari securing four wickets and Pandey claiming three. Dhanush Gowda secured one wicket while captain Uday Saharan by removing Finn Lutton, India sealed a comprehensive victory.
Unfortunately, Ireland’s net run rate suffered a significant blow due to this substantial defeat.
India U19 secured a 201-run victory, marking their second win in the tournament and maintaining their position at the top of the points table.
Ireland Scorecard
PLAYER OF THE MATCH – Musheer Khan
Squads:
India U19 Squad:
Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan(c), Priyanshu Moliya, Aravelly Avanish(w), Sachin Dhas, Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Saumy Pandey, Naman Tiwari, Ansh Gosai, Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Rudra Patel, Prem Devkar, Mohamed Amaan, Innesh Mahajan
Ireland U19 Squad:
Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter(w), Gavin Roulston, Kian Hilton, Philippus le Roux(c), Scott MacBeth, John McNally, Carson McCullough, Oliver Riley, Reuben Wilson, Matthew Weldon, Daniel Forkin, Macdara Cosgrave, Harry Dyer, Finn Lutton
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