• New Zealand registered a convincing victory over Nepal in Group D courtesy of Snehith Reddy's brilliant ton.

  • Dinura Kalupahana's all-round efforts helped Sri Lanka defeat Zimbabwe in Group C.

U19 World Cup 2024: Snehith Reddy’s ton guides New Zealand to victory over Nepal; Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe
New Zealand and Sri Lanka U19 teams (Image Source: Twitter)

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The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 witnessed an action-packed double-header on January 21, highlighting the incredible talent and competitive spirit of young cricketers. In Group D, New Zealand clashed with Nepal at Buffalo Park, while Sri Lanka faced off against Zimbabwe at Diamond Oval in Group C. The day showcased thrilling performances, with New Zealand and Sri Lanka emerging victorious in their respective encounters.

New Zealand’s dominance in Group D

In the 7th match of Group D, New Zealand Under-19s engaged in a captivating battle with Nepal Under-19s after winning the toss and choosing to bat. New Zealand’s innings were nothing short of spectacular, posting a formidable total of 302/8 in their allotted 50 overs.

The standout performer for New Zealand was Snehith Reddy, who played a blistering inning of 147 runs off 125 balls, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes. Oscar Jackson‘s contribution of 75 runs and Tom Jones‘ 33 runs further solidified New Zealand’s innings. Despite Gulshan Jha and Subash Bhandari taking crucial wickets for Nepal, the bowlers faced an uphill task.

In response, Nepal Under-19s displayed commendable resilience, with Arjun Kumal’s well-crafted 90 runs leading the charge. However, New Zealand’s bowling unit, spearheaded by Mason Clarke, proved too strong, securing a 64-run victory. Ewald Schreuder and Oscar also played pivotal roles, each contributing with two wickets. The collective effort of New Zealand, combining robust batting and disciplined bowling, marked a significant win in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024.

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Sri Lanka’s triumph over Zimbabwe

Over at Diamond Oval, Sri Lanka Under-19s faced Zimbabwe Under-19s in a thrilling encounter that ended with the Islanders winning by 39 runs via the DLS method.

Sri Lanka’s innings saw a collective effort, with Dinura Kalupahana‘s stellar knock of 60 runs anchoring the innings. Despite the efforts of Zimbabwe’s Kohl Eksteen and Matthew Schonken, who took three and two wickets respectively, Sri Lanka posted a total of 204/10 in 48.3 overs.

Chasing the target of 205, Zimbabwe struggled against Sri Lanka’s bowling attack. Matthew Schonken‘s aggressive 27 off 19 balls was the only significant resistance, as Malsha Tharupathi wreaked havoc with an impressive four wickets for 17 runs. Vishva Lahiru and Dinura also made crucial contributions, each taking two wickets.

In a rain-interrupted match, Sri Lanka successfully defended their total, securing a 39-run victory via the DLS method. The comprehensive performance in both batting and bowling showcased Sri Lanka’s potential in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024.

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