ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2016: Day 4 Roundup

Nepal continued their amazing run in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2016 with a two-wicket win over Ireland. Pakistan too continued on their merry way with a thumping 7 wicket win over Canada. Trans-Asian rivals Sri Lanka and Afghanistan squared off in what was an exciting fixture. In spite of being bowled out rather cheaply, the Lankans picked up a 33 run win. The Indians put up yet another stellar performance as they steam-rolled a hapless New Zealand, picking up an impressive 120 run win.

Nepal secure second win on the trot

Nepal’s impressive World Cup continued as they secured an impressive 8 wicket win over Ireland. Leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane picked u[ a brilliant 5 wicket haul as they succeeded in reducing the Irish to 131/9 in 50 overs. Lower order batsman Harry Tector top scored with 30 while decent contributions were also made by Jack Tector (27) and Adam Dennison (21). Nepal lost Sandeep Sunar to the first delivery of the innings courtesy of a peach of a delivery from Joshua Little. A fine 81 ball 61 from Yogendra Karki ensured that Nepal secured a win and virtual qualification to the quarter-final. Sandeep Lamichhane was awarded the man of the match award for his five-for.

Fact:

Sandeep Lamichhane becomes the first nepal bowler to pick a hat-trick in U-19 World Cup history & 4th overall players to do so.

Brief Scores

Ireland 131/9 in 50 overs (Harry Tector 30, Sandeep Lamichhane 5/27)

Nepal 132/2 in 25.4 overs (Yogendra Karki 61*, Joshua Little 1/17)

India steam-roll New Zealand

The Indians continued their fantastic form in the world cup, picking up their second win courtesy of a whopping 120 run win over New Zealand. The loss witnesses New Zealand stranded to the bottom of the group and virtually out of the tournament altogether. Despite losing Ishan Kishan and Ricky Bhui early in the innings, Sarfaraz Khan (74) once again steadied the ship along with Rishabh Pant (57) taking the Indian total past 100. Mahipal Lormor (45) and Armaan Jaffer (46) too made useful contributions. Avesh Khan ripped the Kiwi top order apart, picking up the first four wickets of the innings. Finn Allen (29) and Christian Leopard (40) attempted to turn the match in their favor in vain. Aniket Parikh and Talor Scott too attempted to restore some balance, only for the New Zealand innings to fold up at 138.

Brief Scores

India 258/8 in 50 overs (Sarfraz Khan 74, Zak Gibson 3/50)

New Zealand 138 all out in 31.3 overs (Chris Leopard 40, Avesh Khan 4/32)

Sri Lanka pick up hard fought win over Afghanistan

Sri Lanka’s 33 run win over Afghanistan was by no means an easy victory. Bowling extremely tight lines and unplayable deliveries, the Afghan bowling attack succeeded in throwing a wrench into the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Skipper Charith Asalanka top scored once again with a fighting 71 off 91 balls. He was well supported by the top order with good contributions from openers Fernando (30) and Bandara (20). The lower order failed to make any commendable contribution as the Sri Lankans folded up for 184. Shamsurrahman was the standout bowler as he ended up with figures of 3/19. Apart from Karim Jannat (40) and skipper Ihsanullah (23), the top order was blown away by the Sri Lankan attack. Waheedullah Shafaq’s run-a-ball 47 saw the Afghans with an outside chance of victory, only for spinners Silva and Mendis close the Afghan innings at 151.

Brief Scores

Sri Lanka 184 all out in 48.4 overs (Charith Asalanka 71, Shamsurrahman 3/19)

Afghanistan 151 all out in 31.3 overs (Karim Jannat 40, Mendis 3/36)

Pakistan pick-up regulation win over Canada

Pakistan continued on their merry way by picking up a 7 wicket win over Pakistan. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Canadian opener Bhavindu Adhihetty scored an impressive half century. Fighting knocks from Amish Taploo (28) and skipper Abraash Khan (44) ensured that the Canadians reached a respectable total of 178. Spinner Hasan Khan was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 3/36 off his 10 overs. Opener Zeeshan Malik was the star of the Pakistan innings as his 89 ensured a seven wicket Pakistan win.

Brief Scores

Canada 178 all out in 48.4 overs (Bhavindu Adhihetty 51, Hasan Khan 3/36)

Pakistan 180/3 in 40.5 overs (Zeeshan Malik 89, Mamik Luthra 1/29)