02/02Result
Final (D/N), ICC Under-19 World Cup at Mount Maunganui, Feb 3 2018
IND Under-19 won by 8 wkts (67b rem)
Player of the Match
Manjot KalraIndia Under-19s
02/02Result
Final (D/N), ICC Under-19 World Cup at Mount Maunganui, Feb 3 2018
IND Under-19 won by 8 wkts (67b rem)
Player of the Match
Manjot KalraIndia Under-19s

5.20pm India are gathered into a huddle before they bellow an 'India' as they walk out of the field. They very much believe that they've got this. And they have every reason to do so. A stellar comeback. Australia definitely looked on par for 250-260, or possibly more, and anything thereabouts could really have taken this game away. A fighting half-century from Jonathan Merlo, and his stay was always crucial to Australia's pursuit of a match-winning total. Once he fell, it turned out to be a procession. Australia's bowlers can still test India on this track, though. Join us shortly for the chase.

"I think they bowled well. If you bowl well, it can be tough to score," says Jonathan Mero. "A bit of turn and grip for the quick bowling slower balls. Let's see what we can do. Two-hundred-and-sixteen is definitely enough if we can bowl well."

47.2
W
Shivam Mavi to Hadley, OUT, was that a nick? Yup, it was. Hadley almost walks off by the time the umpire raises his finger. A fullish delivery, luring him forward, into the corridor of uncertainty. Hadley pushes forward and there was a small but clear noise as the ball went towards the keeper. Australia are all out

R Hadley c †Desai b Shivam Mavi 1 (8m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33

47.1
0
Shivam Mavi to Hadley, no run, good length, left alone as it holds its line outside off

Imdad: "KKR fans would be delighted with this world cup."

Ankush: "Very much impressed with the fielding of this young Indian side. Even better than some of the senior teams. Athleticism at its Best!"

END OF OVER:
47 | 2 Runs 2 Wkts | AUS19: 216/9 | RR: 4.59

  • Lloyd Pope0 (3b)
  • Ryan Hadley1 (1b)
  • Kamlesh Nagarkoti9-0-41-2
  • Anukul Roy7-0-32-2
46.6
0
Nagarkoti to Pope, no run, almost a yorker on middle and off, carved out to cover
46.5
0
Nagarkoti to Pope, no run, full and tailing in, backs away and slashes and the ball nearly shaves off-stump

Bailey: "Indians in a HURRY!!Alarming!!"

46.4
0
Nagarkoti to Pope, no run, very full outside off, stays legside of it and squeezes it out to mid-off
46.3
W
Nagarkoti to Holt, 1 run, OUT, drops short of deep midwicket. But, wait, is there a run out here? Brilliant work on the outfield from Shiva Singh. Holt pulls this short ball but isn't entirely in control of it. Shiva charges forward as the ball stays in the air and valiantly slides forward but the ball drops right in front of him. No problem. He recovers in a flash and hurls a throw to the keeper's end as they try to steal a second and the keeper flattens the stumps

BJ Holt run out 13 (32m 13b 0x4 0x6) SR: 100.00

46.2
1
Nagarkoti to Hadley, 1 run, good length outside off, defends into the covers for one
46.1
W
Nagarkoti to Evans, OUT, knocks the off-stump. Full and pacy from Nagarkoti at 140ks, Evans is hanging his bat out loosely without making an effort to get his feet close to the delivery. The ball seams in and knocks the bails over

Z Evans b Nagarkoti 1 (5m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33

END OF OVER:
46 | 4 Runs 1 Wkt | AUS19: 214/7 | RR: 4.65

  • Zak Evans1 (2b)
  • Baxter Holt12 (12b)
  • Anukul Roy7-0-32-2
  • Kamlesh Nagarkoti8-0-39-1
45.6
1
Roy to Evans, 1 run, fuller, driven into the covers
45.5
0
Roy to Evans, no run, length ball, a bit of extra bounce, chipped to the right of the bowler
45.4
1
Roy to Holt, 1 run, fullish length on off, whipped wide of mid-on
45.3
W
Roy to Merlo, OUT, caught! A big reverse sweep but not full enough. That results in the ball bouncing more than ideal and taking the top-edge as sweeper cover settles under it easily. Crucial breakthrough, the set Merlo gone

J Merlo c Shiva Singh b Roy 76 (140m 102b 6x4 0x6) SR: 74.50

45.2
1
Roy to Holt, 1 run, back of a length, straightening on off, punched through the covers
45.1
1
Roy to Merlo, 1 run, short and spinning away outside off, cut to sweeper cover

karthik: "Indian lads really need to stop these singles and not let the pressure relent. The less runs to chase the better their shot at the title. Having said that, I've every bit of confidence in this Indian batting line-up to chase-down any target set by Aussies. Go India!" Anything over 250 and India will feel the heat.

END OF OVER:
45 | 4 Runs | AUS19: 210/6 | RR: 4.66

  • Jonathan Merlo75 (100b)
  • Baxter Holt10 (10b)
  • Kamlesh Nagarkoti8-0-39-1
  • Shiva Singh10-0-36-2
44.6
1
Nagarkoti to Merlo, 1 run, length ball on off, a push-and-run to cover
44.5
0
Nagarkoti to Merlo, no run, shortish, slower again, Merlo goes through with the pull early and the ball sneaks under the bat and well over off-stump

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IND Under-19 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st71PP ShawManjot Kalra
2nd60Shubman GillManjot Kalra
3rd89HM DesaiManjot Kalra