Matchday 5 sees Zimbabwe U20’s take on India U20’s, on a Hot, Green pitch.
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01)
N. Shanyurai
02)
L. Maraire
03)
P. Boyle
04)
J. Kolisi (c)
05)
T. Mukahanana
06)
M. Mufambisi
07)
J. de Wilzem
08)
T. Chiesa
09)
H. Noffke
10)
S. Symonds
11)
S. Langdon
Zimbabwe U20 won the toss and elected to bowl.
India U20 - (290-10) – 49.3 overs – S. Baweja (54) C. Virani (41), H. Noffke 10-1-46-1 S. Langdon 10-0-52-2
- India raced out of the gates early on, reaching a commanding 70-1 after the first 10 overs
- The innings “slowed” for the next 10 overs, before again exploding out to 175-3 after 30 overs. Already in the high 5’s an over, with wickets in the bank.
- Although wickets fell, India had another burst, meaning, in hot conditions, 291 runs required seemed a daunting task!
Zimbabwe U20 – (294-4) – 46.2 overs – P. Boyle (112*) M. Mufambisi (58*), S. Bisht 10-0-50-2 K. Hatake 8.2-0-51-1
- However, the Zimbabwean batsmen performed exquisitely in reply!
- Everyone making starts, but from our talismanic openers seeing off the new ball, to our superstar scoring an unbeaten, game winning, ton , our middle order maestros keeping the scoreboard ticking, to the finisher Keeper smashing it home, showing shades of Dhoni!
- To chase down 290 at enough pace to see us out of the groups was very special!
Zimbabwe U20 won by 6 wickets
Zimbabwe U20 MR 158,302 India U20 MR 172,431
With that result we usurp New Zealand, progressing to the knockout stage of the World Cup!
The final 4 average ratings = Australia 185k, Canada 179k, Bangladesh 172k, Zimbabwe 163K
But ratings smatings, no matter the rating difference, we’ve proven time and time again that we revel being underestimated!
Roar us on against Canada in a few hours' time if you can!