IND Vs NZ: Under-19 World Cup Super-6

IND Vs NZ: Under-19 World Cup Super-6

India gave target of 296 runs to New Zealand, Musheer scored a century

Musheer scored his second century in this tournament.

The Indian team is playing its first match of Super-6 in the Under-19 World Cup against New Zealand. India has set a target of 296 runs for New Zealand in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.

New Zealand won the toss and decided to field first. Batting first, the Indian team scored 295 runs for 8 wickets in limited 50 overs.

India's all-rounder Musheer Khan played a brilliant century of 131 runs. Whereas, Mason Clarke of New Zealand took 4 wickets.

Aadarsh's half century

Adarsh Singh and Arshin Kulkarni started the game for the team. Kulkarni, who scored a century against America, was out on 9 runs in this match. At the same time, Adarsh Singh scored his second half-century of the tournament and played an innings of 52 runs in 58 balls. He also made a partnership of 77 runs with Musheer Khan.

Musheer scored a century, Saharan made a half-century partnership with him

Musheer Khan, who came at number three, played brilliant shots from the beginning. Captain Uday Saharan, who came at number four, supported him. There was a partnership of 87 runs between the two in 113 balls. This created pressure on New Zealand. Saharan returned to the pavilion after scoring 34 runs in 57 balls.

Wicketkeeper batsman Aravelli Avneesh returned to the pavilion after scoring 17 runs, Priyanshu Molia 10 runs, Murugan Abhishek 4 runs and Sachin Dhas 15 runs.

Musheer Khan hit 13 fours and 3 sixes in the innings.

Musheer Khan was out in the 48th over. He scored 131 runs in 126 balls.

So far in this World Cup, Musheer has scored 2 centuries and one half-century. Musheer had played an inning of 76 runs against America in the group match. At the same time, he also scored a century against Ireland. He played an innings of 118 runs on 106 balls.

7 New Zealand players bowled

Due to not getting the wicket of Musheer and partnership with Saharan, New Zealand made 7 players bowl. Out of this, Mason Clarke took maximum 4 wickets. Jack Cumming, Ryan Tsourgas, Ewald Schrader and Oliver Tewatia got one wicket each.

Super-6 will run till 3 February

The Super Six matches will be held from Tuesday 30 January to Saturday 3 February at four venues. These include Magong Oval in Bloemfontein, Kimberley Oval in Kimberley, JB Marks Oval in Pochestroom and Willowmoor Park in Benoni. The semi-finals and final will also be played at Willowmoor Park.

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