U19 Men's National Championship: East-1 and West-1 Secure Big Wins on Day 1
The 2024 U19 Men’s National Championship kicked off on November 8, with two thrilling matches at the Paramveer Cricket Complex in Atlanta, Georgia. The day saw East-1 and West-1 teams claiming dominant victories, while East-2 and West-2 will need to regroup as they face crucial matches in the coming days.
East-1 vs East-2: A Solid Win for East-1
The first match of the day saw East-1 take on East-2, with East-2 winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. Despite the early loss of two wickets at just 12 runs, East-1 managed to recover thanks to a gritty 32-run knock from opener Amrinder Singh Gill. However, it was lower-order batsman Arya Garg who led the charge, scoring 46 off 66 balls to push the total to 147, including 23 extras.
East-2’s bowling attack was led by Pooranjay Yadav, who was the standout performer with 4 wickets for just 29 runs. He was well supported by Ritvik Appidi and Ansh Rai, who each picked up 2 wickets. Utkarsh Srivastava and Shriyansh Kolipaka also contributed with a wicket each.
Chasing a target of 148, East-2's batting lineup faltered early, with wickets falling consistently. Ayush Patel and Adit Kappa were the key bowlers for East-1, as they dismantled the opposition with exceptional spells. Patel claimed 4 wickets for only 16 runs, while Kappa also added 4 wickets to his tally. Despite Saharsh Shwethan and Ritvik Appidi scoring 18 runs each, East-2 were all out for just 84 in the 35th over, handing East-1 a 63-run victory.
Ayush Patel was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance—scoring 19 runs and taking 4 wickets.
West-1 vs West-2: West-1 Dominates with an 8-Wicket Win
In the second match of the day, West-1 faced off against West-2, and it was West-1 who dominated the proceedings. West-1 won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that proved to be spot-on. West-2 were bowled out for a paltry 50 runs, with no batter managing to score in double figures. Shiv Shani and Siddhant Senthil were the standout bowlers for West-1, taking 3 wickets each, while Shawn Jindal chipped in with 2 wickets. Sharv Saraykar and Advaith Krishna also contributed with a wicket each.
With a target of just 51 runs to chase, West-1 made light work of the small total. Openers Ansh Boje and Sahil Garg quickly found the boundaries, scoring 34 runs between them, while 17 extras further helped their cause. West-1 completed the chase in just 14 overs, winning by 8 wickets, and boosting their net run rate to a solid 3.0.
Shiv Shani was named Player of the Match for his brilliant spell of 3 wickets, which helped dismiss West-2 in no time.
Looking Ahead: A Must-Win for East-2 and West-2
Both East-2 and West-2 will now face the pressure of winning their remaining matches to stay in contention for the top spots in the points table. East-1 and West-1, on the other hand, sit comfortably at the top with 2 points each, but West-1 leads on net run rate, thanks to their dominant 8-wicket victory.
As the competition heats up, fans can expect more exciting action in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates on the 2024 U19 Men’s National Championship as young talent from across the country battle it out for national glory.
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Star Points :
- East-1 defeated East-2 by 63 runs, with Ayush Patel earning Player of the Match honors for his 4-wicket haul.
- West-1 hammered West-2 by 8 wickets, with Shiv Shani claiming Player of the Match for his 3-wicket performance.
- West-1 leads the points table with a net run rate of 3.0, closely followed by East-1 at 1.26.
- East-2 and West-2 must win their next two matches to stay in the hunt for the championship.
