Plate Final, Port of Spain, January 31, 2022, 06:30 PM
Ireland Under-19
122/10(45.3ov)
United Arab Emirates Under-19
128/2(26.0ov)
United Arab Emirates Under-19 beat Ireland Under-19 by 8 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Dhruv Parashar
Commentry
Right then. That’s it from the coverage of this game. The U-19 World Cup action to continue on 1st February with the first semi-final coming your way. In this game, Afghanistan Under-19 will take on England Under-19. Which will be the first team to step into the finals? To find out join us at 1830 IST (1300 GMT). But as you all know our build-up begins a little early. Till then take care and goodbye!
Dhruv Parashar wins the Man of the Match award.
Earlier in the innings, after electing to bat first, Ireland batters could not justify their skipper's decision and were bundled out for 122 runs. Later, United Arab Emirates Under-19 chased the target down convincingly to win the game by 8 wickets.
Ireland U-19 were behind in the chase from the first ball itself. They picked up the first wicket on 41 runs but since then they erred their lines and lengths and UAE batters were on their toes to pounce on it. But to be honest, the Irish bowlers had nothing to fight for.
A top-class performance by UAE. They walk out of the campaign with their head held high. UAE win their first silverware in an ICC event. This is a huge achievement for UAE cricket. UAE were off to a flying start, thanks to their opening pair. Even though Dhruv Parashar slipped out early, Kai Smith grew into his innings and a flourished stand with Punya Mehra helped them to get closer to the finish line. In the end, Mehra and Keswani applied the finishing touches to become the plate champions.
All the United Arab Emirates Under-19 players sprint out onto the pitch. Delight in the UAE camp. This chase was a one-way traffic, to be honest. UAE never gave a sniff to Ireland and in the end, have come out on top quite convincingly. All the United Arab Emirates Under-19 players line-up and celebrate by doing push-ups first, followed by some victory dance.
In over# 26
6
0
0
0
0
0
Matthew Humphreys 39/1(10)
25.6
6
SIX! There is the winning runs! Full and on off. Punya Mehra slog-sweeps it all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie. United Arab Emirates Under-19 win by 8 wickets.
25.5
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Full and on off, pushed to covers.
25.4
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Chance! Around off. Mehra chips it straight towards mid-wicket where the fielder drops it.
25.3
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A pacy delivery this, short and outside off. Mehra swings and misses.
25.2
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Short and outside off, Mehra cuts it straight to the point fielder.
25.1
.
Flatter and on off, tucked away to mid-wicket.
In over# 25
2
0
1
2
0
0
Jamie Forbes 32/1(7)
24.6
2
Two taken! Scores level! Full and on off. Nilansh Keswani slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder chases it out in the deep.
24.5
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Tossed up, outside off. Keswani lunges and defends.
24.4
1
This is driven through covers for a single now. Three needed now.
24.3
2
Two taken! Short and outside off. Mehra looks to cut but under edges it through the legs of the keeper and a couple is taken.
24.2
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Fuller ball, on middle. Mehra sweeps it to short fine leg.
24.1
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Tossed up, on middle. Blocked out. UAE one hit away now.
