India U-19 goalkeeper Harwansh Pangalia scored a stunning try in the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 match between UAE and India in Sharjah. This effort reminded everyone of legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni.
Right-arm pacer Chetan Sharma hit a short length ball to UAE opener Akshat Rai. Rai pulled the ball to the right side of the midfielder inside the circle. The fielder gave chase and stopped it well inside the boundary line.
The toss was erratic and came to keeper Harvansh Pangalia, who collected the ball and flicked it backwards towards the stumps. Pangalia removed the bails without looking back and immediately received praise from the commentators who reminded him of the great MS Dhoni.
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The effort did not result in any wickets as the batter was well inside the crease. But Harvansh Pangalia caught the attention of many with this magnificent effort. The 18-year-old is very talented and has a good pair of hands.
Harvansh Pangalia with the bat so far
Harwansh Pangalia scored 26 off 28 balls in India’s first game of the tournament against Pakistan. He showed his batting ability but failed to get the big one. Young was sent off for only 1 game in the second match.
He has been safe with his gloves and has held his own in all the matches so far. The left-hander is also a skilled batsman down the order and can contribute crucial runs in the upcoming matches.
The Indian U-19 team qualified for the semi-finals after defeating the UAE
Coming into the match, India put in a complete performance to defeat the hosts UAE by 10 wickets. UAE won the toss and decided to bat first. However, they were rattled early by India’s opening bowlers Yudhajit Guha and Chetan Sharma.
Neither side could get ahead as they were bundled out on 137 for 44. Muhammad Ryan scored 35 out of 48 balls. Yudhajit Guha picked up three wickets for India, while Chetan Sharma and Hardik Raj picked up two wickets each.
In reply, India got off to a flying start from the star opening duo of Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Both the openers crushed the UAE bowlers and finished unbeaten till the end. Mhatre finished with an unbeaten 67 off 51 balls while Suryavanshi made an unbeaten 76 off just 43 balls.
With this win, India advanced to the semi-finals of the U-19 Asia Cup 2024. The Blues will now face fellow group leaders Sri Lanka in Sharjah on December 6.
