India vs England: 5th Place play-off semifinal

Skipper Ashok Menaria’s inspired bowling where he picked up four wickets as India cruised to a seven wicket win over England in the 5th place play-off semifinal in the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand today. Menaria’s left arm googlies proved too hot for the English middle order as they collapsed from 133/5 to 176 all out. Indian opener PA Reddy then made easy pickings to score 94 which paved the way for India to win with 80 balls to spare.

Brief Scores:

England U-19: 176 in 49.2 overs (Menaria 4/35)
India U-19: 179/3 in 36.4 overs (Reddy 94)

India vs England: 5th Place play-off semifinal

Skipper Ashok Menaria’s inspired bowling where he picked up four wickets as India cruised to a seven wicket win over England in the 5th place play-off semifinal in the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand today. Menaria’s left arm googlies proved too hot for the English middle order as they collapsed from 133/5 to 176 all out. Indian opener PA Reddy then made easy pickings to score 94 which paved the way for India to win with 80 balls to spare.

Having lost the quarter-finals to arch rivals Pakistan in a close match, India made sure things didn’t go out of hand today, picking wickets at regular intervals which checked the flow of runs from the English willows. Menaria, who was recently recruited by Club RCB, bowled with venom to finish with figures of 4/35 in his 10 overs to reduce England to only 176.

The low target made it easier for the Indian colts who cantered home in 36.4 overs. Reddy being the pick of the lot notching up 94 in 112 deliveries with nine hits to the fence and two over it.

Brief Scores:

England U-19: 176 in 49.2 overs (Menaria 4/35)
India U-19: 179/3 in 36.4 overs (Reddy 94)