TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: India made it two wins from two at the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup thanks to a brilliant batting performance against Ireland at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago. . The four-time champions made 307 for five from their 50 overs on the way to a 174-run win that puts them top of Group B.
Meanwhile, three-time champions Australia were pushed by an impressive Scotland team but managed to seal a win that marks the perfect response after their defeat to Sri Lanka on Monday.
India show class to defeat Ireland
India followed up Saturday’s 45-run win over South Africa with a comprehensive victory against Ireland at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.
India set a daunting target of 308 for Tim Tector’s team, who started the tournament with a 39-run over Uganda, to hunt down. Ireland were bowled out for 133, Aneeshwar Gautam perhaps the pick of the Men in Blue attack with figures of two for 11 at an economy of 2.75.
India next face Uganda, where a win would see them secure top spot in Group B, while Ireland face South Africa.
Ireland skipper Tim Tector gave credit to India for the victory. He said "they came out with the bat and put pressure on us straight away. We didn’t bowl well upfront, but in the middle period we dragged them back pretty well, so they were a few positives we can take – but full credit to India today.
Australia’s batters see them through tricky Scotland test
Wednesday’s opening game saw two teams with a point to prove go head-to-head.
Australia sent Scotland in to bat first at the Conaree Cricket Centre, a decision that looked like it might backfire when Scotland’s openers made a positive start.
Charlie Tear and Oliver Davidson took their team beyond 80 before Davidson (33) was run-out.
Wicketkeeper Tear, hit nine boundaries on the way to a half-century, before falling to an Issac Higgins delivery just three overs after his fellow opener departed.
However, Thomas Mackintosh kept up Scotland’s momentum after surviving a close lbw appeal facing his second delivery.
Joined at the crease by Samuel Elstone, Mackintosh found his touch and the pair put on an impressive 71 partnership, before an outside edge from Elstone found Cooper Connolly. Although some good fielding from William Salzmann saw skipper Charlie Peet run out on his very first delivery, Scotland ended on a respectable 236 for eight.
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That couldn’t stop an impressive Australia chase, with his replacement at the crease Aidan Cahill smashing 72 from 45 balls.
Wyllie (101 not out) reached his century to help complete the job as Australia reached their target with seven wickets remaining.
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Despite a third straight loss in the tournament, Scotland will enter the Plate quarter-finals with their confidence boosted after producing their best all-round performance in their final Group D game.
Brief scores: Scotland Under-19s: 236 for 8 (Charlie Tear 54, Olly Davidson 33, Tom Mackintosh 54, Sam Elstone 17, Jack Jarvis 27, Muhaymen Majeed 26, William Salzmann 2 for 30, Aidan Cahill 2 for 33, Josh Garner 1 for 41, Isaac Higgins 1 for 22).
Australia Under-19s: 240 for 3 (Campbell Kellaway 47, Teague Wyllie 101 not out, 8x4s, 2x6s, Aidan Cahill 72, 7x4s. 4x6s, Cooper Connolly 11, Isaac Higgins 5, Olly Davidson 2 for 45, Charlie Peet 1 for 34).
Thursday 20 January matches
Pakistan v Afghanistan, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
Bangladesh v Canada, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis
England v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis.