Proper-handed batter Okay.P. Karthikeya hit a glowing unbeaten 85 whereas skipper Mohammed Amaan additionally scored a half-century in India U-19’s simple seven-wicket victory over Australia U-19 within the first Youth ODI on Saturday (September 21, 2024).
The match was alleged to be legendary Rahul Dravid’s elder son Samit’s junior India debut but it surely could not be confirmed whether or not he was dropped as a consequence of a mixture or he’s carrying some harm.
Batting first, Australia scored 184 in 49.4 overs with right-arm leg-break bowler Mohamed Enaan taking 4 for 32 in 10 overs.
Steve Hogan (42) and Riley Kingsell (36) bought begins however could not convert. There was a middle-order collapse and it was No. 10 Thomas Brown’s 29 that took Aussie colts previous the 180-run mark.
In reply, India misplaced their high three for less than 32 earlier than Karthikeya and Amaan (58 not out off 89 balls) added 153 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket stand with the hosts coasting dwelling with as many as 14 overs to spare.
Karthikeya was extra attacking of the 2 throughout his 99-ball innings which was laced with 9 fours and two sixes. Amaan, who held anchor at one finish, hit 5 boundaries.
Karthikeya was particularly extreme on right-arm seamer Aiden O’Connor hitting him for 4 boundaries and a six. The opposite six that he hit was off Thomas Brown.
Printed – September 22, 2024 10:38 am IST
