India defeated the UAE by 234 runs in the opening match of the India vs UAE U19 Asia Cup. India batted first and scored 433/6, their highest score in U19 ODIs and also the highest total in U19 Asia Cup history.
The main highlight was Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored 171 off 95 balls with 14 sixes and 9 fours. His knock set a new U19 record for the most sixes in an innings. He reached his fifty in 30 balls and his century in 56 balls.
India also got strong contributions from Vihaan Malhotra (69) and Aaron George (69). Suryavanshi and George added a big 212-run partnership. After Suryavanshi got out, Vedant Trivedi (38), Abhigyan Kundu (32*), and Kanishk Chouhan (28) kept the scoring rate high.
UAE then started chasing 434, but were finished at 199/7. They were in trouble early at 48/5. Only Prithvi Madhu (50) and Uddish Suri (78)* resisted, adding an 85-run stand. India bowled tightly and never allowed the UAE to come close.
India Smashes 433/6 in a Dominant Batting Display during India vs UAE U-19 Asia Cup Opener
India faced the UAE in the first Group A match of the India vs UAE U-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Academy Ground. India batted first after the UAE chose to bowl. India lost an early wicket when captain Ayush Mhatre fell for 4, but Vaibhav Suryavanshi took control of the innings.
The 14-year-old opener scored 171 off 95 balls. His innings had 9 fours and 14 sixes. This set a new Youth ODI record for the most sixes in a single innings and also a new U-19 Asia Cup record.
He reached his fifty in 30 balls, his hundred in 56 balls, and crossed 150 in 84 balls before getting run out. His score is the second-highest by an Indian in a Youth ODI, behind Ambati Rayudu’s 177*.
India got strong support from Aaron George with 69 runs, Vihaan Malhotra with 69, Vedant Trivedi with 38, Abhigyan Kundu with 32, and Kanishk Chouhan with 28. India finished with 433/6 in 50 overs, giving UAE a target of 434.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 171 With Record 14 Sixes during India vs UAE U-19 Asia Cup Clash
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 171 off 95 balls during India vs UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup. His innings included 9 fours and 14 sixes, the most sixes ever hit in a single Youth ODI innings and also the most sixes in a U-19 Asia Cup innings.
His knock is the second-highest score by an Indian in a Youth ODI, behind Ambati Rayudu’s 177*. His hundred came in 56 balls, and he reached 150 in 84 balls, helping India post 433/6 in 50 overs.
FAQs
Q. Who won the India vs UAE U19 Asia Cup opener?
A. India won the U19 Asia Cup opener by 234 runs.
Q. What was India’s total in the match?
A. India scored 433/6 in 50 overs, their highest in U19 ODIs and in U19 Asia Cup history.
Q. Did Vaibhav Suryavanshi break any records in the match?
A. Yes, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 14 sixes, the most in a single Youth ODI innings and the U19 Asia Cup.
Q. How fast did Vaibhav Suryavanshi score his fifty and hundred?
A. Vaibhav Suryavanshi reached 50 in 30 balls and a hundred in 56 balls, crossing 150 in 84 balls.
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