India romped to a record-extending fifth U19 Global Cup identify after outclassing England within the last of the 2022 version of the match on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua on Saturday, February 5. Yash Dhull’s males completed with an unbeaten run within the West Indies, flaunting the power of the meeting line of next-gen India cricketers on the international degree as soon as once more.
India made gentle paintings of a 190-run goal, getting previous the end line with 4 wickets and 14 balls to spare. All-rounder Raj Bawa was once the famous person of the day for India as he picked up a ancient 5-wicket haul and adopted it up with a brisk 35 with the bat in a dreamy efficiency within the large last.
India have reiterated their standing as essentially the most a success crew within the U19 Global Cup, successful the identify for the fifth time. Yash Dhull follows an illustrious record of captains — Mohammad Kaif (2000), Virat Kohli (2008), Unmukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018) — who’ve tasted good fortune within the showpiece tournament up to now.
Congratulations to the #BoysinBlue & all the country for successful the #U19CWC! Superb spells by way of Ravi Kumar & Raj Bawa ???? ???? The way forward for Indian cricket seems to be shiny ???? Neatly performed boys. Tremendous proud! @BCCI
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 5, 2022
Congratulations #BoysInBlue on successful the @ICC U19 Global Cup. It is a Very Very Particular @VVSLaxman281 win in opposition to all odds. Each and every of our children has proven the guts and temperament had to make historical past in those making an attempt occasions #INDvENG #U19CWCFinal %.twitter.com/amuzSbarbc
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) February 5, 2022
RAJ BAWA, RAVI KUMAR JOLT ENGLAND
Raj Bawa, grandson of Tarlochan Bawa – a member of the 1948 Olympic Gold-medal successful hockey crew, turned into the primary India bowler to select up a 5-wicket haul within the last of a males’s ICC match as his fiery spells helped India prohibit England to 189 in 44.5 overs regardless of successful the toss and opting to bat on a excellent batting pitch in North Sound.
Ravi Kumar, who could be a part of the Bengal Ranji Trophy squad, shone with the brand new ball, disposing of in-form opener Jacob Bethell and captain Tom Prest in his first two overs. England struggled to recuperate from the setback as they stored dropping wickets at common durations.
Nishant Sindhu, who led India when captain Yash was once out with Covid-19, was once unbeaten on 50 as he helped India previous the end line regardless of England preventing laborious with overdue wickets.
Vice-captain Shaik Rasheed and captain Dhull chipped in with the most important contributions within the middle-overs. Rasheed hit his 2d successive fifty to script a high quality comeback tale after just about having his desires dashed because of Covid-19 previous within the match.
Raj Bawa got rid of the damaging George Thomas who was once having a look excellent within the center after racing to a quick get started. The Punjab all-rounder picked up 2 wickets in as many balls, disposing of middle-order batters Will Luxton and George Bell cost effectively to damage the again of the England middle-order.
Alternatively, England recovered from 91 for 7 as James Rew helped them combat again with a trendy 95. The younger and stylish left-hander hit 12 obstacles as he stitched a 93-run stand with Alex Gross sales, who introduced him the much-needed toughen that the middle-order failed to offer.
Alternatively, going for a large hit in a bid to get to the 3-figure ranking, Rew gave away his wicket to Ravi Kumar, who was once good at the instance of the massive last.
After steamrolling Australia by way of 95 runs, all of the highlight was once on captain Yash Dhull, who hit a match-winning 110 within the semi-final, and vice-captain Shaik Rasheed who had hit 94 in opposition to the Aussies. The duo were given in combination as soon as once more within the large last, sewing a the most important 46-run stand for the third wicket after India had been in a place of hassle at 49 for two.
Rasheed hit 50 from 83 balls however fell proper upon getting to the mini landmark. Nishant and Raj then placed on a 67-run stand to place India at the cusp of victory. It was once an all-round display from the Boys in Blue who had been spotless right through the match.
In spite of Covid-19 pandemic hurting their arrangements and resulting in an obvious loss of hype in regards to the crew, in contrast to the former editions, Yash Dhull’s males shone brightly within the Caribbean, taking step one against having an opportunity at organising a profession on the best degree.
