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Vedant's 68 Powers India to 252 in U19 WC Thriller vs Pakistan

Vedant Trivedi's resilient 98-ball 68 anchored India's innings after early setbacks against Pakistan in the U19 World Cup Super Six. A vital 50-run partnership between Khilan Patel and Kanishk Chouhan late in the order pushed India past the 250-mark, finishing at 252 all out. Pakistan's bowlers shared the wickets, with Abdul Subhan taking 3/33. The chase is critical, as Pakistan must reach the target of 253 within 33.4 overs to secure a semi-final spot, otherwise India will advance.

Key Points: India U19 Post 252 vs Pakistan in World Cup Super Six

  • Vedant Trivedi scores fighting 68
  • India post 252 in 49.5 overs
  • Pakistan must chase in 33.4 overs to qualify
  • Crucial 50-run stand from Patel & Chouhan
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U19 World Cup: Vedant's 68 help India post 252 against Pakistan in Super Six

Vedant Trivedi's 68 leads India U19 to 252 against Pakistan. A tight chase awaits with semi-final qualification on the line.

"a crucial eighth-wicket partnership of 50 runs between Khilan Patel and Kanishk Chouhan helped India cross the 250-run mark - Report"

Bulawayo, February 1

Vedant Trivedi's fighting half-century and a crucial partnership between Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel helped India to post 252 on the board against arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match at the Queens Sports Club.

To qualify for the semi-finals, Pakistan needs to chase the 253-run target in 33.4 overs, whereas if Pakistan chase down the target after the 33.4 overs, India will qualify for the semis in the ongoing tournament.

After being asked to bat first, openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Aaron George provided India a decent start. They scored 24/0 in three overs.

However, Mohammad Sayyam provided the first breakthrough for Pakistan as he removed Sooryavanshi for 30 off 22 balls, with five fours and one six during the eighth over.

Sayyam got his second wicket in the over after he removed captain Ayush Mhatre for a two-ball duck as India slumped to 47/2. In the very next over, pacer Abdul Subhan cleaned up George (16 off 25 balls). After the end of 10 overs, India scored 49/3.

Vedant Trivedi and Vihaan Malhotra stabilised India's innings as they reached 85/3 at the end of the 17th over. India made 94/3 in 20 overs.

During the fourth ball of the 24th over, Ahmed Hussain broke the 62-run stand after dismissing Vihaan for 21 off 43 balls, including one four.

Vedant Trivedi reached his half-century in 74 balls as India made 140/4 in 30 overs. During the second ball of the 33rd over, Ali Hassan Baloch took the wicket of Abhigyan Kundu (16 off 27 balls, one four). After 35 overs, India made 153/5.

Momin Qamar got the huge wicket during the 41st over after he removed Vedant, who played a fighting knock of 68 off 98 balls, with three boundaries. India crossed the 200-run mark during the 44th over.

Towards the end, a crucial eighth-wicket partnership of 50 runs between Khilan Patel and Kanishk Chouhan helped India cross the 250-run mark.

Khilan Patel made 21 off 15 balls, with two fours and one six. Kanishk departed after scoring 35 off 29 balls, including four boundaries and one six, as India were all out for 252 in 49.5 overs.

For Pakistan, Ali Raza (1/56), Mohammad Sayyam (2/69), Ahmed Hussain (1/33), Momin Qamar (1/41), Ali Hassan Baloch (1/19) and Abdul Subhan (3/33) were among the wicket-takers.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The qualification scenario is so tense! Pakistan needs to chase in 33.4 overs for their own sake, otherwise we go through. This adds a whole new strategic layer to the run chase. Fascinating cricket.
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Vikram M
The top order collapsed again. 49/3 is not the start you want. Full credit to Vedant for the rescue act, but the team management really needs to look at why we keep losing early wickets. The boys showed character to reach 252 though.
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Priya S
Khilan Patel and Kanishk Chouhan - what a partnership! 50 runs for the 8th wicket is pure gold dust in these situations. That might be the difference between a defendable and a below-par total. Well done, lads! 👏
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Rohit P
Always special to see our youngsters perform against Pakistan. The pressure is immense and they've put up a good fight. 252 is a tricky target. Let's see if our bowling attack can step up now. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
From a neutral perspective, this is a perfectly set up game. The qualification math makes the second innings must-watch. Pakistan will have to go hard from ball one, which could lead to wickets. Great for the spectators!

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