U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 15) – India vs Ireland
In a display of sheer dominance, India U19 asserted their supremacy yet again, making it a challenging pursuit for the Irish team to chase down an imposing total. The bowling duo of Naman Tiwari and Saumy Pandey wreaked havoc, combining to claim seven to down Ireland for 201 runs.
In the first innings, India’s openers laid a solid foundation, gradually accelerating their scoring rate. Musheer Khan emerged as the hero, crafting a splendid 118 in 106 deliveries. His formidable partnership with the captain set the stage for explosive contributions from Aravelly Rao and Sachin Dhas, propelling the team beyond the 300-run mark. The Irish team faced a daunting task, and the match evolved into a one-sided affair, culminating in India’s comprehensive victory.
Ireland then stumbled to just 100 runs in their run chase, falling victim to some brilliant bowling by the reigning World champions. Naman Tiwari picked up 4 for 53 in his 10 overs while Saumy Kumar Pandey scalped 3 for 21 in his 9 overs.
Chief Scores :
India U19 – 301 for 7 in 50 overs (Musheer Khan 118, Uday Saharan 75, Arshin Kulkarni 32, Oliver Christopher Riley 3 for 55, John McNally 2 for 45, Finn Lutton 1 for 61)
Ireland U19 – 100 for 10 in 29.4 overs (Daniel Forkin 27*, Oliver Christopher Riley 15, Ryan Hunter 13, Naman Tiwari 4 for 53, Saumy Kumar Pandey 3 for 21, Uday Saharan 1 for 1)
