India stormed into another semi-final of the U19 World Cup after another dominating display. A powerhouse in the age group cricket, India made easy work of Afghanistan by skittling them for just 111 runs in 37.1 overs and then later chasing it down with 5 wickets in hand and with 29 overs remaining.
Ravi Kumar was the star of the show on the day for India, bowling lethal lines and lengths that bamboozled the Bangladesh batsmen and picked up the first three wickets inside the first hour of the game. From there it was just about survival for Bangladesh, and then just about managed to hang on till the 38th over of the game.
It was much needed for Bangladesh to take early wickets, but they could manage just one of Harnoor Singh. Angkrish Raghuvanshi combined with captain Yash Dhull and Shaikh Rasheed saw the team through before the team could collapse and get into panic.
India will go into the semi final clash, scheduled on February 2 against Australia with two men in dominating form. India have been enjoying the prowess of Raghuvanshi and Vicky Ostwal who have been pivotal to the team’s success.