India vs Ireland, U19 World Cup 2024 Highlights: Naman, Saumy, Musheer star as India win by 201 runs

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India vs Ireland, U19 World Cup 2024 Highlights: A stunning batting effort saw India set a mighty target of 302 runs against Ireland. Opener Adarsh Singh departed early while Arshin Kulkarni, who made a fairly aggressive start, failed to capitalise on it and struggled for boundaries as India were reduced to two down in the 20th over for just 80 runs. Musheer Khan and skipper Uday Saharan then looked to soak in the pressure and build towards a century stand for the third wicket. As the pair notched up their aggression in the slog overs, the captain departed for 75, but Musheer, brother of Sarfaraz Khan, who is presently knocking on the doors of Indian selectors for a breakthrough into the senior side, continued strongly to get to his hundred. He was ably assisted by cameos from Aravelly and Sachin Dhas as India breached the 300-run mark. In reply, Ireland batters never managed to arrive as the likes of Naman Tiwari and Saumy Pandey picked seven wickets between themselves to fold Ireland for just 100 runs.

The left-arm pacer and the offie reduced Ireland to eight down for just 45 before the last three batters scored 55 runs among themselves to frustrate the Indian attack. Eventually, it was the captain who ended the frustration to put on India on the verge of making the Super Six.

India had earlier kickstarted their campaign with a comprehensive win last Saturday, beating Bangladesh at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein by 84 runs. On a tricky pitch, where stroke-making was a bit difficult, India Uday Saharan combined with Adarsh Singh in a century stand before handy cameos from Aravelly Avanish and Sachin Dhas helped the Boys in Blue post a competitive total of 251. In reply, Bangladesh got off to a promising start before Murugan Abhishek's brilliant catch provided the breakthrough. Saumy Pandey then quickly picked up two wickets to send Bangladesh 4 down in the 15th over. Riding on a valiant 77-run stand between Ariful Islam and Mohammad Shihab James, Bangladesh threatened to make a comeback but the asking rate kept increasing. Their struggle was eventually put to an end by Musheer Khan, who dismissed both batters before Pandey picked two more to fold Bangladesh for 167.