ICC U19 World Cup 2024: Stars and Underperformers of India in the 25th Match against New Zealand

The ICC U19 World Cup 2024 featured a standout clash between India and New Zealand in the 25th match. Young talents showcased their prowess, with this blog post honing in on standout performances and pinpointing areas where some Indian U19 players fell short.

Stars of the Match:

Musheer Khan

In the 25th match of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024, Musheer Khan showcased his batting prowess with an outstanding innings that left an indelible mark on the minds of cricket enthusiasts. The talented young cricketer played a scintillating knock, amassing a remarkable 131 runs off 126 balls. His innings were a testament to his ability to anchor the innings, demonstrating a perfect blend of technique and aggression. 

Musheer’s innings included an impressive tally of 13 boundaries and 3 towering sixes, illustrating his capability to score runs all around the park. What stood out even more was his strike rate of 103.96, showcasing not only his ability to build an innings but also to accelerate when needed.

Adarsh Singh

Adarsh Singh (Photo Source: Twitter)

In the same match, Adarsh Singh faced a challenging phase with the bat, but his resilience and determination were evident in his innings. Despite the adversities, Adarsh managed to contribute a crucial 52 runs off 58 balls, exhibiting his ability to weather difficult periods and hold the innings together. Though the strike rate of 89.65 might suggest a relatively slower inning, Adarsh’s innings included 6 well-timed boundaries, underscoring his ability to find the gaps.

Saumy Pandey

Saumy Pandey (Photo Source: Twitter)

On the bowling front, Saumy Pandey emerged as the hero for the Indian U19 team in the match against New Zealand. His spectacular bowling figures of 4 wickets for just 19 runs in the allotted overs not only disrupted the opposition’s momentum but also tilted the game in India’s favor. Saumy’s economy rate of 1.90 reflected his ability to maintain control and build pressure on the batsmen. What made his performance even more commendable was the quality of his victims – James Nelson, Lachlan Stackpole, Zac Cumming, and Ryan Tsourgas, all prized wickets that significantly impacted the course of the match. 

Underperformers of the Match:

Arshin Kulkarni

Arshin Kulkarni (Photo Source: Twitter)

In the 25th match of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024, Arshin Kulkarni found himself grappling with a challenging phase with the bat, contributing only 9 runs off 9 balls. The innings, though brief, lacked the impact and acceleration needed in the context of the match. The strike rate of 100.00 indicates that while Arshin managed to maintain a run-a-ball ratio, the innings did not flourish into a substantial contribution. 

Naman Tiwari

Naman Tiwari (Photo Source: Twitter)

Naman Tiwari faced challenges in leaving a significant impact on the ball. While managing to take one wicket, conceding 19 runs at an economy rate of 3.80, his bowling figures suggest a certain difficulty in containing the opposition’s scoring rate. The lone wicket, that of Oliver Tewatiya, while valuable, came at a cost, and maintaining a more economical bowling performance could have further bolstered India’s position in the game.