Musheer Khan’s Brilliant Knock Helps India Dominate New Zealand in U19 World Cup

Musheer Khan‘s outstanding century guided India to a commanding position against New Zealand on Day 7 of the U19 World Cup Super 6 match at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The right-hander smashed his second hundred of the tournament, propelling India to 295/8 in their allotted 50 overs.

Winning the toss, India opted to bat unchanged, while New Zealand made three changes in their starting XI. Indian captain Uday Saharan and opener Adarsh Singh provided a solid start to their team, building a steady partnership before Saharan fell for 47. Singh soon followed, departing for a well-made 66.

However, it was Musheer Khan’s heroics that stole the show. The left-handed batsman showcased his remarkable skill and temperament as he continued to punish the New Zealand bowlers. Musheer’s brilliant knock of 131 off just 105 balls included 14 boundaries and 4 sixes, ensuring India posted a challenging total on the board.

New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, with only Oliver Tewatiya managing to pick up more than one wicket. Tewatiya, along with Zac Cumming, were the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/39 and 2/60 respectively.

In response, New Zealand got off to a disastrous start, losing their top order cheaply. The Indian bowlers, led by Raj Limbani and Naman Tiwari, kept a tight leash on the opposition batsmen, not allowing them to settle. Limbani, in particular, impressed with his accuracy and consistency, claiming three crucial wickets.

At the end of 21 overs, New Zealand were struggling at 59/6, with Musheer Khan also contributing with the ball, picking up a wicket. The Indian team displayed excellent fielding and showed no signs of giving the Kiwis any chances to mount a comeback.

The dominant display by the Indian team puts them in a comfortable position in the Super 6 stage of the U19 World Cup. With Musheer Khan leading the charge, India will be confident of securing a victory and continuing their winning momentum in the tournament.