U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 17) – England vs West Indies
West Indies Under-19 exhibited remarkable resilience and determination, securing a thrilling 2-wicket victory over England Under-19 with approximately 10 overs to spare. The skipper of the Windies, leading by example, played a pivotal role in the second innings, forming a crucial partnership with Nathan Edward that ultimately paved the way for a remarkable win.
In the initial innings, England Under-19 posted a competitive total of 192 runs, featuring noteworthy performances from Hamza Shaikh and Noah Thain. The Windies’ Nathan Edward showcased outstanding bowling prowess, claiming three crucial wickets, while Thorne, Smith, and Thariqque Edward contributed with two wickets each.
The second innings witnessed a gripping chase as Nathan Edwards played a vital cameo, remaining unbeaten at 49 alongside his skipper. Together, they navigated through a challenging bowling attack and weathered a sudden collapse. West Indies’ skipper and opening batsman, Stephen Pascal, played a commendable innings, contributing 58 runs even as wickets fell at the other end. The innings was anchored by Nathan Edwards, who finished unbeaten with 49 runs, guiding his team to victory with two wickets in hand.
Chief Scores :
England U19 – 192 for 10 in 50 overs (Hamza Shaikh 54, Noah Thain 40, Ben McKinney 26, Nathan Edward 3 for 28, Raneico Smith 2 for 28, Isai Thorne 2 for 40)
West Indies U19 – 196 for 8 in 41 overs (Stephan Pascal 58, Nathan Edward 49*, Jordan Johnson 31, Tazeem Chaudry Ali 3 for 34, Farhan Ahmed 2 for 33, Luc Benkenstein 1 for 3)
