Noted former cricketers Michael Vaughan, Aakash Chopra, Madan Lal took to Twitter to applaud India’s young cricketers They beat Australia by 96 runs To advance to his fourth consecutive U19 World Cup final. The Yash Dhul-led Indian team registered a dominating victory over three-time winners Australia in the second semi-final on Thursday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. They will now take on England in the final on Saturday, who are eyeing a record-expanding fifth ICC U19 World Cup title. So far undefeated in the tournament, India posted a challenging total of 290 for 5 on the back of a brilliant century from skipper Dhull and 94 by No. 3 Sheikh Rashid. In reply, Australia were bundled out for 194 runs in 41.5 overs.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra congratulated the young Indian side and also highlighted the fact that unlike the last few editions, this India U19 team does not have first-class players. Ranji Trophy was not organized last year due to the situation of Kovid-19 in India.
“Incredibly impressive performance by India Under-19s. Fourth consecutive final. Wow and this time… unlike the last few editions, our team has no experience of first class cricket (due to covid). let’s go home #U19CWC #INDvAUSChopra tweeted.
Incredibly dominant performance from India Under-19s. Fourth consecutive final. Very good ???? And this time… unlike the last few editions, our team has no experience of first-class cricket (due to covid). Let’s understand???? House ???????? #U19CWC #INDvAUS
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 3 February 2022
Former England captain Michael Vaughan heaped praise on skipper Yash Dhull, who became only the third Indian captain after Virat Kohli and Unmukt Chand to register a ton in the U19 World Cup. Dhul scored 110 runs and was one of the main reasons behind India’s brilliant efforts with the bat.
Vaughan tweeted, “India U-19 batting looked classy. The future looks secure for the Indian team. Yash Dhull looks exceptional.”
India U19 batting looked high class…the future looks secure for the Indian team..Yash Dhul looks exceptional.. #U19WorldCup2022
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 2 February 2022
Madan Lal, a member of India’s 1983 World Cup winning team, also congratulated the India U-19 team for their performance.
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“Congratulations #indiaunder19 Excellent team reached the final of Under-19 World Cup #yashdhul #shaik rashid @BCCILal tweeted.
Congratulations #indiaunder19 Excellent team reached the final of Under-19 World Cup #yashdhul #shaik rashid @BCCI
— madan lal (@madanlal1983) 3 February 2022
India’s bowlers supported the batsmen’s efforts by not letting Australia get away at any stage of the chase.
Vicky Ostwal, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, took three for 42, while Ravi Kumar and Nishant Sindhu took two wickets each, leaving Australia for 194 runs.
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