Match Overview
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Event: ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2025
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Date: February 12, 2025
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
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Format: One Day International (ODI)
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Result: India U-19 won by 48 runs
India U-19 Team Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yash Dhull (C) | 62 | 89 | 6 | 2 | 69.7 | Bowled by Ethan Cunningham |
| Harnoor Singh | 45 | 58 | 4 | 1 | 77.6 | Caught by Ryan Schofield |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 28 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 82.4 | Stumped by Tiaan van der Merwe |
| Raj Bawa | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 111.1 | Bowled by Jason Mthethwa |
| Shubman Gill | 52 | 63 | 6 | 0 | 82.5 | Caught by Kagiso Mabuza |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | Run Out (Wicketkeeper) |
| Vicky Ostwal | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.8 | Caught by Ryan Schofield |
| Ravi Kumar | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 | Run Out (Wicketkeeper) |
| Nishant Sindhu | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | Caught by Jason Mthethwa |
| Kartik Tyagi | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | Bowled by Ethan Cunningham |
Extras:
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Total: 236 runs for 10 wickets in 49.3 overs
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Extras:
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Wide: 12
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No-ball: 3
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Leg-byes: 7
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Byes: 2
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South Africa U-19 Team Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Cunningham | 40 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 69.0 | Caught by Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Jason Mthethwa | 21 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 65.6 | Bowled by Vicky Ostwal |
| Zubayr Hamid | 14 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 63.6 | Run Out (Wicketkeeper) |
| Ziyaad Abrahams (C) | 51 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 70.8 | Caught by Nishant Sindhu |
| Ryan Schofield | 33 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 75.0 | Caught by Nishant Sindhu |
| Karl Rossouw | 12 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 63.1 | Caught by Vicky Ostwal |
| Thendo Mthimkhulu | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 | Bowled by Raj Bawa |
| Tyrese Manie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | Bowled by Ravi Kumar |
| Kagiso Mabuza | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | Caught by Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Tiaan van der Merwe | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | Bowled by Vicky Ostwal |
Extras:
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Total: 176 runs for 10 wickets in 45.4 overs
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Extras:
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Wide: 8
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No-ball: 4
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Leg-byes: 5
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Byes: 3
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Match Highlights
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Top Performers:
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India U-19: Yash Dhull (Captain) scored a brilliant 62 runs off 89 balls. His role in stabilizing the innings after early wickets was crucial in setting a strong total for India.
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South Africa U-19: Ziyaad Abrahams (Captain) top-scored for South Africa with 51 runs off 72 balls, but his efforts weren’t enough to lead the team to victory.
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Key Moments:
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India’s Dominant Batting: The Indian opening pair, led by Yash Dhull and Harnoor Singh, provided a strong start, setting the tone for the innings. The middle-order continued to build partnerships and set a challenging target.
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South Africa’s Struggle: South Africa’s batting never gained momentum, as key wickets fell at regular intervals. Despite Ziyaad Abrahams’ 51-run knock, they were unable to chase down the target.
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India’s Bowling Precision: Ravi Kumar and Raj Bawa played pivotal roles in restricting the South African team, taking crucial wickets and maintaining tight lines throughout the innings.
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Run-Outs and Crucial Breaks: Harshit Rana and Ravi Kumar were involved in two important run-outs, halting South Africa’s chase.
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Player of the Match: Yash Dhull for his excellent 62-run contribution, his leadership, and his steadying influence on the innings during India’s total.
Conclusion
India U-19 won by 48 runs in a thrilling match against South Africa U-19. India posted a competitive total of 236 runs, led by a strong 62-run performance from captain Yash Dhull. The Indian bowlers then stepped up, with Ravi Kumar and Raj Bawa excelling with the ball. South Africa fought hard, particularly with a solid contribution from captain Ziyaad Abrahams, but fell short in their chase. India’s all-round performance ensured they secured an important victory in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2025, continuing their promising campaign.
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