U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 33)_ – Super Six Stage – India vs Nepal
India Under-19 beat Nepal Under-19 by 132 runs in the Super Six, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup 2024. The match witnessed stellar contributions from India’s batsmen Dhas and Saharan, setting the tone for their bowlers to establish yet another win for the reigning champions.
Opting to bat first, India U19 faced an early setback, losing three wickets for 62 runs. However, the middle order showcased resilience, with Sachin Dhas and skipper Uday Saharan forming a record partnership of 215 runs for the 4th wicket. Both batsmen notched up centuries, with Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan scoring sensational tons. Gulshan Jha of Nepal U19 emerged as the standout bowler, claiming three crucial wickets, including the two centurions.
In response, Nepal U19 faced a daunting target of 297 runs. The openers started steadily with a partnership of 48 runs, but the innings unraveled as they lost wickets in clusters. Saumy Kumar Pandey spearheaded India’s bowling attack, picking up four crucial wickets, while Arshin Kulkarni contributed with two wickets. The Nepal U19 batsmen struggled to rotate strike or build substantial partnerships, resulting in a score of 165 for 9 in 50 overs.
Dev Khanal showed resilience for Nepal with a score of 33, but the overall batting performance was subpar. India U19’s comprehensive bowling display ensured a convincing victory, with Nepal falling 132 runs short of the target. India’s victory showcased their all-round strength and secured their place in the semi-finals, setting high expectations for the upcoming matches in the tournament.
Chief Scores :-
India U19 – 297 for 5 in 50 overs (Sachin Dhas 116, Uday Saharan 100, Adarsh Singh 21, Gulsan Jha 3 for 56, Akash Chand 1 for 65, Dev Khanal 0 for 14)
Nepal U19 – 165 for 9 in 50 overs (Dev Khanal 33, Durghesh Gupta 29*, Arjun Kumal 26, Saumy Kumar Pandey 4 for 29, Arshin Kulkarni 2 for 18, Murugan Perumal Abhishek 1 for 17)
