India vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup Final Highlights: India U19 defeat Sri Lanka U19 to clinch record-extending eighth title
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India U19 Vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup Final Highlights: A disciplined bowling effort followed by Raghuvanshi's half-century has helped India clinch their eighth U19 Asia Cup title at the Dubai International Stadium. Ravi Kumar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Raj Bawa picked a wicket each to mount some early pressure on the islanders. Kaushal Tambe piled further misery on the islanders, picking two wickets in his first three overs of the day. Vicky Ostwal also left his mark, picking three wickets including two in a single over. It was Angkrish Raghuvanshi towards the end, who notched up a half-century to seal the win for India. The rain-marred final was reduced to 38 overs after a two-hour interruption. In eight editions of the U-19 Asia Cup, India have now won it eight times, which includes a shared trophy in 2012. The team also owns the record of having never lost a final....Read More
Follow Highlights of India U19 Vs Sri Lanka U19 Asia Cup Final
‘Champions’
A win to remember
Raghuvanshi (56 not out) and haik Rasheed (31 not out) will cherish this moment forever. Ostwal also had a great day & was the pick of the bowlers, registering figures of 3/11.
A comprehensive victory
Ostwal, Raghuvanshi shine in India U19's all-round show
It started with Ravi Kumar and Raj Bawa picking up early wickets. Kaushal Tambe also picked two while Vicky Ostwal added three to his name. The rain-marred contest saw India chasing a modest 102-run target in 38 overs, where Angkrish Raghuvanshi shone with the bat after Harnoor Singh's early departure. Shaikh Rasheed also teamed up with Raghuvanshi to help India get past the finish line.
India U19 add one more trophy to the cabinet
In eight editions of the U-19 Asia Cup, India have now won it eight times, which includes a shared trophy in 2012.
India U19 complete hat-trick of titles
India U19 have defeated Sri Lanka U19 by nine wickets to complete the hat-trick of titles! India are U19 Asia Cup 2021 champions!
Fifty for Raghuvanshi
Raghuvanshi brings up his fifty! A fine innings from the young Indian opener, who reaches the fifty in 64 deliveries. India just a boundary away from the title.
India 98/1
India U19 on the verge of adding one more title
India in control with the bat
India need 16 runs off 114 deliveries to extend their winning record in the tournament.
India 86/1
FOUR!
It's becoming too easy for India at the moment. Wellalage pitches one further up and Raghuvanshi smashes it right off the middle off the bat for a boundary.
India 82/1
India closer to victory
India just need 29 more runs. Sri Lankan bowlers have constantly bowled short deliveries, giving room to both the Indian batters.
India 74/1
Sri Lanka's bowling struggles
11 wides from Sri Lanka at this point. This is turning out to be a lop-sided contest in Dubai. India need 40 more runs to clinch the title with nine wickets in hand.
50-run partnership
Fifty runs added by Raghuvanshi & Rasheed. India are at the halfway stage now and the pair will be looking to stay unbeaten till the end.
India 60/1
India at halfway mark
Raghuvanshi & Rasheed have added 48 after Harnoor's departure. The U19 stage has unearthed many stars including Kohli and Dhawan and we could perhaps see one of these two playing for the senior men's team in the future.
India 56/1
Indian boys keep scoreboard ticking
Five wides in a single over by Pathirana, which is making the job easier for the Indian batters. That's the last thing that Sri Lanka wanted. The islanders are in desperate need of a wicket at this moment.
India 46/1
Pathirana into the attack
Pathirana has been handed the ball. He's got a slingy action just like Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga.
India 33/1
India off to great start
A short one and Raghuvanshi easily dispatched that over square leg for a boundary. Seven runs off Wickramasinghe's over and India are off to a great start.
India 25/1
FOUR!
Wide and short & that's punched on the backfoot by Raghuvanshi. He looks unfazed by Harnoor's departure, looking to hit anything that's in his zone.
India 15/1
WICKET!
Rodrigo provides the breakthrough! He traps Harnoor for five, trapped plumb in front. The Sri Lankan camp is elated.
India 10/1
India off to steady start
A short delivery has hit Raghuvanshi on the helmet but he's alright to keep going. Sri Lanka looking for early wickets to stay alive in the contest.
India 8/0
India's target has been revised to 99
Indian openers at the crease
Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harnoor Singh are at the crease. Yasiru Rodrigo opens the attack for Sri Lanka.
India chasing third consecutive title
India need 107 runs to win
Pathirana and Rodrigo have helped Sri Lanka go past the 100-run mark but India would fancy their chances after a disciplined bowling and fielding effort. Ostwal was the pick of the bowlers with three for 11 in 8 overs. Tambe picked two while Bawa, Kumar and Hangargekar added one wicket each to their name.
Sri Lanka finish at 106/9
Hangargekar picks up a wicket on the final delivery as Sri Lanka finish on 106/9 in the rain-marred contest. India need 107 runs to win the title.
Sri Lanka search for boundaries
We still haven't seeen any power-hitting yet. Just six more deliveries to go.
WICKET!
A brilliant throw from Rasheed. Direct hit and De Silva falls short of the crease. Sri Lanka eight down now.
Sri Lanka 83/8
India in driver's seat
Beautiful sunshine and Indian fans must be happy! Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will look to get past 100 in the final few overs.
UPDATE
Rain Update
The rain really came down hard but the sun is now peeking through! The play would resume in about a couple of minutes! Match reduced to 38 overs a side.
Rain Interruption
Would we see a disappointing and anticlimactic ending here? India are favourites to win the contest, especially with the kind of firepower they have in their batting setup.
Previous U19 Asia Cup final
Left-arm spinner Atharva Ankolekar had registered a five-wicket haul in the previous U-19 Asia Cup final against Bangladesh. efending a paltry total of 106, India dismissed Bangladesh for a paltry 101 in 33 overs.
All eyes on Yash Dhull
The skipper will be among the players to look out for when the Indian team steps in for the chase. He has had his fair of captaincy in the past. He has the experience of leading Delhi’s U-16, U-19, and India ‘A’ U-19 sides, and the right-hander is often termed as a classy batter.
Indian cricket's Year in Review
Meanwhile, have a look at how the year panned out for Indian cricket.
Sri Lanka U19 aim to go past 100
Raveen De Silva (13*) and Yasiru Rodrigo (4*) are the two unbeaten batters in the middle. The pair has added 17. Indian bowlers would be looking to get a couple of more wickets and finish this as quickly as possible.
Sri Lanka 74/7
The story so far
On a wicket that contradicts Sri Lanka's decision to bat first, Indian seamers and spinners have been brilliant. Ravi Kumar drew first blood and Raj Bawa also added one wicket under his belt, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 15/2 after the first Powerplay. Kaushal Tambe joined the wicket-takers list by picking two quick wickets but the highlight of the day so far has been Vicky Ostwal's display with the ball. He's bowled eight overs so far, conceding just 11 runs and picking up three wickets.
UPDATE
Play interrupted due to rain
It's rainining pretty hard out there. Umpires have called for the covers as players are making their way out.
Sri Lanka 74/7
DRINKS
Drinks are on the field and the Indian colts would be looking to clean up the tail as soon as possible. Ostwal has been brilliant so far and he can pick up a couple of more wickets too. It all started with Ravi Kumar and Raj Bawa putting pressure on the SL batters. Kaushal Tambe triggered the further collapse by picking up two wickets. Also, it's starting to get dark out there and the lights are on.
Sri Lanka 74/7
Sri Lanka 66/7 in 30 overs
FOUR!
Hangargekar dispatched for a boundary on the very first delivery of his over. De Silva with a cracking cover drive against a half-volley.
Sri Lanka 66/7
WICKET!
Ostwal picks up another wicket, trapping Somarathne for 7. Sri Lanka are in deep trouble. They might want to go back to the toss and change the decision of batting first on this wicket.
Sri Lanka 57/7
WICKET!
Wellalage frees his arms and tries to clear the field but hands it straight to Bawa in the mid-wicket region. Ostwal has picked up his second wicket, leaving Sri Lanka tottering at 57/6.
50 up for Sri Lanka
Spin continues for India with Ostwal, who has given away just three runs so far. Wellalage has joined Somarathne in the middle. Also, fifty up for Sri Lanka!
Sri Lanka 51/5
WICKET!
Another one bites the dust. Rajapaksa caught by Shaik Rasheed as Ostwal gets his name in the wicket-takers column. This could perhaps finish early if Sri Lanka continue to slump in this manner.
Sri Lanka 47/5
WICKET!
Pathiraja decided to leave that delivery but it slid in to disturb the woodwork. Things not going in Sri Lanka's favour at the moment. Tambe gets his second of the day.
Sri Lanka 39/4 after 20 overs
Sri Lanka U19 grapple with run-rate & conditions
Vicky Ostwal comes on with his left-arm spin. At the current rate that's less than 2, Sri Lanka would get to 93. The ball hasn't been coming to the bat and the wicket has some spongy bounce too.
Sri Lanka 35/3
WICKET!
Tambe into the attack and he delivers straightaway. He traps Bandara after being hit for a boundary. Sri Lanka lose their third wicket as Bandara departs for 9.
Sri Lanka 31-3
First boundary for Sri Lanka U19!
Short and wide from Bawa and it was asking to be punished. First boundary for Sri Lanka and it comes off Rajapaksa's willow.
Sri Lanka 27/2
Pacers push Sri Lanka U19 on the backfoot
Sri Lanka are struggling at the moment, with just eight runs coming in the last five overs. Up against a robust seam bowling attack, the Sri Lankan batters haven't managed to boost the run-rate, especially after suffering two early blows. 69 dot balls so far from the Indian bowlers!
Sri Lanka 22/2
