Vaibhav SuryavanshiA 13-year-old prodigy Indiagave a breathtaking performance in the semi-finals ACC U19 Asian Cup 2024 against Sri Lanka. The young left-handed batsman stunned the crowd with his fearless approach, especially during his extraordinary 31-run knock at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, December 6.
A master class by Vaibhav Suryavanshi on a magnificent 31 runs
Chasing a modest target of 174, Suryavanshi batted against Sri Lanka in the second half of India’s innings. Dunith Sigera. It’s already started with two straight sixesetcfollowed by a perfectly executed cover drive for a boundary. The pressure on Sigera resulted in an errant wide delivery that ran away for five extra runs. After the dot ball, India were bowled for four and Suryavanshi finished with a powerful six that cleared the stadium. In total, 31 runs were scored in the over, including 22 runs from Suryavanshi’s viper. His fearless batting and remarkable composure highlighted his immense potential at such a young age.
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A strange partnership and a dominant chase by India
Suryavanshi was ably supported by his opening partner Ayush MhatreThe pair put on a scintillating partnership of 91 runs in just 51 balls. Mhatre played a solid supporting role, contributing 34 runs off 28 deliveries, hitting seven boundaries. Meanwhile, Suryavanshi continued his aggressive approach and completed his half-century with a massive six in just 24 balls, further underscoring his dominance.
India’s chase of 174 was a superb result as they cruised to a seven-wicket victory in 170 balls. Suryavanshi was the top scorer, scoring 67 runs off just 36 balls that included five powerful sixes and many elegant boundaries. Contributions from Andre Siddharth C (22 off 27 balls), capt Muhammad Aman (not 25 from 22 balls) and KP Karthikeya (11 not out from 8 balls) ensured that India crossed the finish line comfortably.
Sri Lanka’s innings and India’s bowling brilliance
At the start of the match, Sri Lanka chose to bat first but endured a disastrous start, losing three wickets for just eight runs. Dulnith Sigera (2), Purification Perera (6) and Vimath Dinsara (0) cheap dismissal. However, Lakwin Abeysinghe He anchored the innings with a solid knock of 69 runs off 115 balls and forged a crucial partnership of 93 runs. Sharujan Shanmuganathan (42 runs from 85 balls). Despite their efforts, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 173 in 46.2 overs.
India’s bowlers were clinical at the helm Chetan SharmaHe took three wickets for 29 runs. Kiran Chormale and Ayush Mhatre disciplined play ensured constant pressure on the Sri Lankan batsmen, with each making significant contributions claiming two wickets.
