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.
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 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.
