Youth ODI: India Colts Beat Australia By 7 Runs To Full Clear Sweep

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Youth ODI: India Colts Beat Australia By 7 Runs To Full Clear Sweep

India U-19 boys accomplished a 3-0 sequence sweep over Australia.© X/@BCCI




India U-19 boys held their nerve within the closing overs to eke out a seven-run victory over Australia in a high-scoring third youth ODI, finishing a 3-0 sequence sweep on Thursday. The Indian junior crew had gained the primary and second Youth ODIs by seven and 9 wickets respectively. Batting first, India scored 324 for 8 driving on half-centuries from opener Rudra Patel (77 off 81 balls) and skipper Mohamed Amaan (71 off 72 balls). There have been helpful contributions from lower-order hitters like Hardik Raj (30 off 18 balls) and Chetan Sharma (18 not out off 9 balls) which took the crew to a commanding place.

In reply, Australia had been going sturdy at 241 for two within the forty first over with twin centurions — skipper Oliver Peake (111) and Steven Hogan (104) — including 180 runs for the third wicket stand however they lastly might solely handle 317 for 7 on the finish of the stipulated 50 overs.

It was gradual left-arm orthodox spinner Hardik (3/55) and off-spinner Kiran Chormale (2/59), who had been sensible within the demise overs as they eliminated the 2 set batters and likewise keeper Alex Lee Younger in fast succession to orchestrate a mini-slump.

As soon as 241 for two turned 267 for five by the top of the forty fifth over, India had been again within the sport like by no means earlier than as they choked the run-flow in direction of the top.

Whereas Aidan O’ Connor (35 off 20 balls) did use the lengthy deal with to impact, Bengal quick bowler Yudhajit Guha (2/40) bowled nicely sufficient within the final over to stop the Aussies from crossing the ending line.

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