U-19 World Cup: Henil, Kundu Propel India; West Indies Dominate Tanzania
The U-19 World Cup saw exciting matches as India and West Indies claimed victories over their respective opponents. Notable performances came from Henil Patel and Abhigyan Kundu for India, while West Indies flourished with contributions from Tanez Francis and Jewel Andrew.
U-19 World Cup: Henil Patel and Abhigyan Kundu Lead India’s Victory
In a rain-impacted game, India defeated the USA by six wickets, chasing down a target of 108. The match featured a standout performance from right-arm quick Henil Patel, who took five wickets for just 16 runs. His bowling dismantled the USA batting lineup, which was bowled out for 107.
Highlights of India vs. USA Match
- India’s Innings: India chased down the target, scoring 99 for 4 in 29 overs.
- Key Batters: Abhigyan Kundu was instrumental in the chase, finishing unbeaten on 42 runs off 41 balls.
- Bowling Excellence: Henil Patel’s bowling took the first two wickets, helping India secure an early advantage.
Despite a shaky start, with India losing three wickets early, Kundu’s composed performance ensured victory. He played crucial knocks following captain Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissals.
West Indies Dominate Against Tanzania
In another thrilling encounter, the West Indies triumphed over Tanzania by five wickets. Tanzania batted first, managing a total of 122 runs, which wasn’t enough to defend against West Indies’ batting strength.
Match Details: West Indies vs. Tanzania
- Tanzania’s Innings: They scored 122 runs in 34 overs, with Dylan Thakrar being the top scorer with 26 runs.
- Bowling Performance: Vitel Lawes took three wickets, helping dismantle Tanzania’s lower order.
- West Indies’ Chase: They successfully chased 124 runs, scoring 125 for 5 in just 29 overs.
Tanez Francis with 52 runs and Jewel Andrew with 44 runs contributed significantly to the team’s score, guiding them to their first victory in Group D. Their strong partnership made the chase comfortable despite a brief softening where four wickets fell in quick succession.
As the tournament progresses, both India and West Indies look strong and are expected to perform well in the remaining matches.
