On Tuesday, the India U19 cricket team trounced New Zealand by 214 runs at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, which is taking place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
At the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, on Tuesday, the India U19 cricket team trounced New Zealand by a margin of 214 runs. After winning the toss, New Zealand chose to field. In 50 overs, India scored 295/8 in the opening inning. India had a stuttering start as opener Arshin Kulkarni had to depart early, losing his wicket for nine off nine balls to Mason Clarke. As India regained control, Adarsh Singh rebuilt following the expulsion of his opening partner, Musheer Khan, who was playing well. Adarsh lost his wicket after a half-century, falling to James Cumming.
Musheer rebuilt the innings with captain Uday Saharah, who went for 34 off 57 balls, following Adarsh’s dismissal. Even Avanish Rao then went out for 17 off of 18 balls. Batting alongside Priyanshu Moliya, who was out for 10 off 12 balls, Musheer reached his century. Following his century, Musheer was out, scoring 131 off 126 balls with 13 fours and 3 sixes. Tailenders Raj Limbani (2), Naman Tiwari (3), Murugan Abhishek (4), and Sachin Dhas (15) failed to make an impression. Mason Clarke claimed four wickets for the bowling unit of New Zealand.With 296 to chase, Saumy Pandey’s four-fer saw New Zealand bowled out for 81 in 28.1 overs. Oscar Thomas Jackson, the captain of New Zealand, scored the most, scoring 19 off 38 balls, to lead his team. Raj Limbani and Musheer Khan, meanwhile, both took two wickets.
