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India clashed with Ireland in the 15th match of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2024 on Thursday. Ireland won the toss and opted to bowl first.
India Innings
India U-19 boys set a formidable target with an impressive total of 301/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Musheer Khan emerged as the star performer, showcasing his batting prowess with a brilliant knock of 118 runs off 106 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes. Uday Saharan also contributed significantly, scoring 75 runs off 84 deliveries. The Irish bowlers faced a challenging task, with Oliver Riley being the most successful, claiming 3 wickets for 55 runs.
Ireland Innings
In response, the Irish side struggled to find their footing against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. The entire team was bowled out for just 100 runs in 29.4 overs. Naman Tiwari was the standout bowler for India, picking up 4 wickets for 53 runs. Saumy Pandey also a made valuable contribution, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs.
Result and Player of the Match
The result favoured India Under-19s, who emerged victorious by a convincing margin of 201 runs. Musheer Khan’s outstanding performance earned him the well-deserved title of Player of the Match.
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Highlights of IND-U19 vs IRE-U19 match
Another huge win, this time by 201 runs, has consolidated India’s position at the top of the Group A table 👏
Match Highlights 🎥 #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/U1LucpWNcI
— ICC (@ICC) January 25, 2024
The comprehensive win boosts India’s standing in the tournament, showcasing their dominance in both batting and bowling departments. Ireland, on the other hand, will look to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matches.
