Published: Feb 11, 2016, 04:56 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 11, 2016, 05:59 PM (IST)
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2016 witnessed unexpected twists and turns. Namibia won against defended champions South Africa and today West Indies sail through the finals of Under-19 World Cup thrashing Bangladesh by three wickets to play against India on Sunday. Though West Indies captain Shimron Hetmyer played his bit to lead West Indies to the target, it was Shamar Springer who sprung West Indies until the victory. He was named ‘Man of the Match’ for his innings of 62 from 88 balls. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, but it was West Indies who portrayed strong side right since the beginning of the game. They restricted Bangladesh time to time by picking wickets within the second over of Pinak Ghosh by Jason Holder. LIVE CRICKET SCORECARD: ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2016, West Indies U19 vs Bangladesh U19 at Dhaka
It was in 6th over, Bangladesh witnessed another wicket down of Saif Hassan. After every 6 overs West Indies attacked Bangladesh, towards was the death overs Keemo Paul came in and picked those crucial three crucial wickets, two within the 46th over. Bangladesh had no chances to escape or score runs on board. Though, Bangladesh skipper Mehedi Hasan Miraz remained highest run-scorer of 60 from 74 balls. Bangladesh bowlers tried their level best until the end to get wickets Saleh Ahmed Shawon picking three wickets. He was almost there for a hat-trick, unfortunately missed his chance.
Last few overs saw some dramatic turns in the match with the captain himself coming to bowl his spells and appeals for lbw were made to lead Bangladesh for last minute win. Mohammad Saifuddin’s last over went to be a expensive over with a winning boundary. Now West Indies have a challenge to face India in the finals which will be a game to vouch for. India U 19 vs West Indies U19 will face off each other on Sunday at Dhaka.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh U19 226 all out in 50 overs (Mehedi Hasan 60 (74), Mohammad Saifuddin 36 (55); Keemo Paul 3 for 20) lost to West Indies U19 20 for 7 in 48.4 overs (Shimron Hetmyer 60 (59), Shamar Springer 62* (88); Saleh Ahmed Shawon 3 for 37).
