Indian U-19 Team Dominates South Africa in ODI Series

Match Overview

The Indian Under-19 cricket team faced South Africa in the second match of their ongoing ODI series. The two teams clashed on January 5 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. South Africa opted to bat first, setting a target of 245 runs. As India began their chase, captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi quickly drew attention with his explosive batting performance.

Suryavanshi's Explosive Start

Suryavanshi scored an impressive 68 runs off just 24 balls, which included 10 sixes and a four. His rapid-fire innings provided the Indian U-19 team with the momentum they needed for a strong start. He opened the innings alongside Aaron George, who contributed 20 runs before being dismissed early in the chase.

South Africa's Innings

In the first innings, South Africa's U-19 team struggled initially, with Zorich van Schalkwyk and Adnan Lagdian scoring 10 and 25 runs, respectively. Captain Mohammad Bulbuliya also fell cheaply, managing only 14 runs.

Key Performances

Jason Rolls played a pivotal role in stabilizing South Africa's innings, scoring 114 runs off 113 balls. Daniel Bosman supported him with a score of 31 runs from 63 balls. Ultimately, South Africa was bowled out for 245 runs, largely due to Kishan Singh's exceptional bowling, where he took four wickets for 46 runs in 8.3 overs. Additionally, R.S. Ambresh claimed two wickets, while Deepesh Devendran, Kanishk Chauhan, and Khilan Patel each took one wicket.