Live Cricket Score: ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018, Match 5-7 – Updates & Results
Welcome to the live updates for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018, one of the most exciting tournaments for young cricketers from around the world. The tournament brings together emerging talent from all cricket-playing nations, with the best under-19 teams fighting for supremacy. Below are the live scores, updates, and results for Matches 5-7 of the competition.
Match 5: India U-19 vs Australia U-19
Date: January 14, 2018
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
- India U-19: (Batting) – Runs: 216/6 in 50 overs
- Australia U-19: (Batting) – Runs: 185/10 in 47.4 overs
Result:
India U-19 won by 31 runs
India’s young guns, led by Shivam Mavi with the ball, restricted Australia to 185 in their chase of 217. A brilliant 50 from Shubman Gill anchored India’s innings. The win gave India a strong start in the group stage.
Match 6: New Zealand U-19 vs West Indies U-19
Date: January 14, 2018
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- New Zealand U-19: (Batting) – 240/9 in 50 overs
- West Indies U-19: (Batting) – 185/10 in 45.5 overs
Result:
New Zealand U-19 won by 55 runs
In a thrilling contest, New Zealand’s Neil Wagner and Rachin Ravindra played key roles in the middle order to post a competitive total. In response, West Indies’ batting crumbled under pressure, and they were bowled out for 185. New Zealand’s bowling unit held its nerve to clinch the victory.
Match 7: South Africa U-19 vs Kenya U-19
Date: January 14, 2018
Venue: Kimberley, South Africa
- South Africa U-19: (Batting) – 240/8 in 50 overs
- Kenya U-19: (Batting) – 150/10 in 41.2 overs
Result:
South Africa U-19 won by 90 runs
South Africa posted a challenging total of 240/8, thanks to solid contributions from Raynard van Tonder and Jean du Plessis. Kenya’s chase never really took off as South Africa’s bowlers, including Kgaudise Mohale, bowled tight lines and restricted them to just 150. The win put South Africa firmly in contention for the knockout stages.
Summary of Results – Matches 5-7:
- India U-19 defeated Australia U-19 by 31 runs.
- New Zealand U-19 defeated West Indies U-19 by 55 runs.
- South Africa U-19 defeated Kenya U-19 by 90 runs.
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