Under-19 World Cup: Harnoor stars in India’s win, Wylie’s century helps Australia beat Scotland

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A Covid-19 hit Indian facet registered two wins out of two within the ongoing ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The four-time champions posted 307 for five of their 50 overs to publish a 174-run victory, which places them on the high of Group B.

India chased down a 45-run victory over South Africa with a complete win towards Ireland on the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday.

Four of India’s Under-19 gamers within the present World Cup, together with captain Yash Dhull and vice-captain Sheikh Rashid, weren’t obtainable for choice towards Ireland in Tauroba, Trinidad and Tobago, following the outcomes of speedy antigen exams on the Covid-19. After testing constructive for 19. Nishant Sindhu led India within the absence of Dhul and Rashid.

Opener Harnoor Singh set the tone for his group as he returned to his greatest type with only one run of their win over South Africa on Saturday.

This time he scored 88, earlier than Matthew Humphries carried him lbw. However, by that point India had been already closing in on 200, aided by Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 79.

He then set a difficult goal of 308 for Tim Tector’s group, who began the event with a 39-run run over Uganda to hunt.

The powerplay proved troublesome for Ireland to achieve a foothold within the match and sustain with the required run price.

And when spinner Rajvardhan Hangargekar bowled solely the third over to ship Jack Dixon again into the dressing room, he was bummed.

Any hope of a fightback was lastly dashed when Joshua Cox’s thick edge was caught in wicketkeeper Dinesh Bana’s second try as he returned to the pavilion for 28 runs.

Ireland had been finally bowled out for 133, with Anishwar Gautam maybe for the Men in Blue assault with figures of two for 11 at an economic system of two.75.

India will subsequent tackle Uganda, the place a win will take them to the highest of Group B, whereas Ireland will face South Africa.

brief rating

India Under-19: 307 for five in 50 overs (Harnoor Singh 88, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 79; Muzamil Sherzad 3/79, Jamie Forbes 1/38)

Ireland Under-19s: 133 all out in 39 overs (Scott Macbeth 32, Joshua Cox 28; Kaushal Tambe 2/8, Anishwar Gautam 2/11)

Australia batsmen see them by way of robust Scotland Test

Meanwhile, three-time champion Australia pushed the influential group of Scotland, however managed to win a win, which is a logo of the suitable response after defeating Sri Lanka on Monday.

Australia despatched Scotland to bat first on the Connery Cricket Centre, a call that regarded prefer it might backfire when the Scottish openers acquired off to a constructive begin.

Charlie Teare and Oliver Davidson took their group previous 80 earlier than Davidson (33) was run out.

Wicketkeeper Tyre hit 9 fours en path to his half-century, earlier than his fellow opener was struck by Issac Higgins simply three overs after the departure.

However, Scotland stored the momentum going after Thomas Mackintosh survived a detailed lbw enchantment whereas dealing with his second supply.

Joined on the crease by Samuel Alston, McIntosh discovered his contact and the pair shaped a powerful partnership of 71 earlier than Alston’s exterior edge was discovered by Cooper Connolly.

Although some advantageous fielding from William Salzman noticed captain Charlie Peet run out on his very first ball, Scotland ended up with a decent 236 for eight.

But their opponents’ response started properly, with run-machine Teague Wylie and Campbell Kelaway attacking the powerplay.

The pair remained at 100 on the scoreboard for no loss, earlier than Kilaway (47) pulled again with a half-century.

In his place on the crease, Aidan Cahill performed an innings of 72 runs in 45 balls.

Wylie (101 not out) accomplished his century to assist full the job as Australia chased down their goal with seven wickets to spare.

Despite their third consecutive defeat within the event, Scotland will enter the Plate quarter-finals with confidence after placing up their greatest all-rounder efficiency of their last Group D recreation.

brief rating

Scotland Under-19s: 236 for 8 in 50 overs (Charlie Tier 54, Tomas McIntosh 54; Aidan Cahill 2/33, William Salzman 2/38)

Australia Under-19: 240 for 3 in 39.5 overs (Teeg Willie 101 not out, Aidan Cahill 72; Olivier Davidson 2/45)

Today’s Program

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

Bangladesh v Canada, Conari Cricket Centre, St Kitts and Nevis

England v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Neviso

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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS

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