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India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: There are nervous eyes out in Dubai as the start of play keeps getting pushed further and further back. Although the cut-off for any sort of play to start is at roughly 2:00 PM local time, or 3:30 PM IST, there is a non-zero chance that the match gets washed out. In that case, with no reserve day, the team with a higher points finish in the group stages would progress to the final. Having topped their group, India U-19 would progress, Sri Lanka having finished second in theirs.
After three crushing victories in three matches in the group stages, India U-19 enter the semifinal round of the Asia Cup as heavy favourites. Having batted first on all three occasions, India’s batters led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi put up big scores in the first innings before the bowlers made light work of the defences – and maintaining that clinical nature will be key as the knockout stages of the tournament arrive, starting with a Sri Lankan team intending to play spoilsport.
While Suryavanshi is the big name in India’s lineup, there has been plenty more to enjoy. Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu scored an unbeaten double-century in India’s final match, showing off composure and plenty of creativity as he created history with India’s highest score in a Youth ODI. Kanishk Chouhan has shown all-round chops, power-hitting down the order and probing quality off-spin. Pacer Deepesh Devendran has looked unstoppable, always taking wickets and looking like one to keep an eye on in the future.
One player who must step up and start producing is captain Ayush Mhatre, who hasn’t quite joined the party just yet in this tournament. The skipper will want to get runs under his belt, knowing that he must shoulder some responsibility as it becomes do-or-die territory.
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After three crushing victories in three matches in the group stages, India U-19 enter the semifinal round of the Asia Cup as heavy favourites. Having batted first on all three occasions, India’s batters led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi put up big scores in the first innings before the bowlers made light work of the defences – and maintaining that clinical nature will be key as the knockout stages of the tournament arrive, starting with a Sri Lankan team intending to play spoilsport.
While Suryavanshi is the big name in India’s lineup, there has been plenty more to enjoy. Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu scored an unbeaten double-century in India’s final match, showing off composure and plenty of creativity as he created history with India’s highest score in a Youth ODI. Kanishk Chouhan has shown all-round chops, power-hitting down the order and probing quality off-spin. Pacer Deepesh Devendran has looked unstoppable, always taking wickets and looking like one to keep an eye on in the future.
One player who must step up and start producing is captain Ayush Mhatre, who hasn’t quite joined the party just yet in this tournament. The skipper will want to get runs under his belt, knowing that he must shoulder some responsibility as it becomes do-or-die territory.
After three crushing victories in three matches in the group stages, India U-19 enter the semifinal round of the Asia Cup as heavy favourites. Having batted first on all three occasions, India’s batters led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi put up big scores in the first innings before the bowlers made light work of the defences – and maintaining that clinical nature will be key as the knockout stages of the tournament arrive, starting with a Sri Lankan team intending to play spoilsport.
While Suryavanshi is the big name in India’s lineup, there has been plenty more to enjoy. Wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu scored an unbeaten double-century in India’s final match, showing off composure and plenty of creativity as he created history with India’s highest score in a Youth ODI. Kanishk Chouhan has shown all-round chops, power-hitting down the order and probing quality off-spin. Pacer Deepesh Devendran has looked unstoppable, always taking wickets and looking like one to keep an eye on in the future.
One player who must step up and start producing is captain Ayush Mhatre, who hasn’t quite joined the party just yet in this tournament. The skipper will want to get runs under his belt, knowing that he must shoulder some responsibility as it becomes do-or-die territory.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The rain and wet outfield still causing problems, it seems. Awaiting any sort of update from the field in Dubai, with the broadcast currently showing highlights and not live pictures. Hopefully some information soon.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: We are at a stage where we have begun losing overs from this contest at a considerable rate. Roughly 2 PM local or 3:30 PM IST is the cut-off for a full 20-overs-a-side contest – so hopefully any sort of positive news before that. Deciding this on a technicality would be a shame.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: An image from the official Bangladesh cricket board regarding their own semifinal, against Pakistan at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The match yet to begin their either, as the pitch is inspected.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: If he gets the chance, it will be in a shortened game – and in that kind of environment, the threat he possesses increases tenfold. He doesn’t need an invitation to get going from ball one, and if he finds his range early, just forget about containing him. He will strike at 170-180 plus.
Needs to add a small touch of consistency between performances, and that will only come with experience. But the talent is unreal.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Arguably India’s most impressive find from this tournament has been fast-bowler Deepesh Devendran. Devendran has been used as first-change bowler in all three matches, coming on around the 8th or 9th over, and has managed to strike in his first over in each of the three group matches.
He has been a massive wicket threat, finding pace off the pitch and steepoling bounce. With 10 wickets in 3 matches, leading the wicket-taking lists.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The player who sits atop the run-scoring charts is wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu in the wake of his sensational 209* against Malaysia. The lefty has looked impressive in most of the matches, either finishing things off or giving impetus through the middle, but he looked absolutely unstoppable in the last group stage match.
Suryavanshi isn’t too far behind in fourth place, and fans know by now that when he goes big, it’s almost impossible to stop him.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Unfortunately, covers are still on and the inspection has been delayed further due to a drizzle. Sri Lanka will be very nervous knowing what a wash-out means for them.
Still 2.5 hours until that eventuality. Look forward to hopefully bringing some more positive news soon.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Hrishikesh Kanitkar, who coaches this Indian team, speaks to the broadcasters – reveals the Indian team is still at the hotel.
‘It’s a pity the weather has turned up and the full match won’t take place. It’s been a good journey as always, the Asia Cup prepares teams for the World Cup. We’ve learned a lot as coaches going forward.
It’s been a team performance and individuals have turned up but not the same ones every time. It’s good to see them working under pressure against good teams.
Prep so far has been very good (for WC). We’re going to cover all bases, and the way the boys are playing, everything looks good so far. It will be tough competition but we will be ready for it.
It’s rained, the umpires need to conduct inspections, and we will leave it to them. We want the boys to have the mind on the game and not switch off.
They keep learning, it’s a learning process, they’ll continue coming through the ranks. They’ll keep growing and getting better.’
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: From this squad, two players saw their names come up in the IPL auction that took place earlier this week – these were Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan, both of whom were picked up by defending champions RCB, and will now get the chance under Virat Kohli’s tutelage, amongst many others.
They join Mhatre and Suryavanshi in the IPL, but keep an eye on several of these players as they are called up to be net bowlers or to gain experience with the franchises before next year’s auction.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: When we do get to the match, one of the key things to focus on will be if Ayush Mhatre can be amongst the runs in a substantial way. He’s gotten a start of two, looked to be positive, but hasn’t had the best tournament with regards to converting them into substantial scores. The Indian batter and captain will want to change things up now that the finals are on the line.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Just in case we don’t get to see play in Dubai today, it will be India U-19 who progress. They finished top of their group, while Sri Lanka finished second in theirs; likewise, in the other semifinal, Bangladesh would proceed given a no-result.
No reserve days in store for these knockouts.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Roshan Abeysinghe, who is in Dubai as part of the broadcasting team, posts on X that the sun is coming out. Will certainly help will drying out the outfield, hopefully in time for a proper match.
2 PM local is roughly the cut-off for a 20-over apiece match. Still 3.5 hours from that mark.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Unfortunately the news from the middle isn’t positive. Still some puddles in the infield and at the boundaries – the sun hasn’t made an appearance to help dry things up.
Sri Lanka’s squad bus has arrived, but India haven’t as yet, only members of management.
Next inspection in another hour, at 11:00 AM local, or 12:30 PM IST.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Umpires would be gearing up for the inspection now, hopefully the drainage has come through well and helped dissipate those puddles along the boundary. Awaiting images from the broadcast as well to gain confirmation.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Across town in Dubai, the second semifinal will take place simultaneously alongside this one. There, Pakistan compete against a strong and consistent Bangladesh team, who enter this tournament as defending champions. The young Tigers, in fact, might even start that one as slight favourites to reach the final, but it should a good and even contest.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Around 35 minutes away from the inspection, when we will hopefully have some more information with regards to overs lost. The overcast conditions will also influence the toss, undoubtedly.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: An inspection is set for 10:00 AM local time – 11:30 AM IST. So another hour to go. The rian is expected to come and go but be relatively light for the remainder of the day, the bigger issue is the drainage, with puddles visible across the outfield.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Reports from Dubai indicate that it isn’t the best weather that could be expected, but hopefully we will get a clearer picture soon.
Awaiting information from the broadcast – that, and the forecast, coming soon.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: We do have to wait a bit for news from the toss, as weather has come into play again. India’s match against Pakistan also saw a delay, but only for around half-an-hour to 45 mins. Let’s hope it’s a similar story today, if not a smaller delay, even.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Still awaiting news from Dubai, but when it coems to team selections, India might want their strongest XI playing this game. Aaron George sat out of the dead rubber game against Malaysia, but has been crucial coming in at number 3: it wouldn’t be a shock to see him return, having scored two solid half-centuries in his two matches thus far this tournament. Otherwise, maybe a change in the seam bowling department, but not much else expected.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The toss should take place soon, but with India having batted first in all three of their group stage games, the question will be whether they will be ready to chase if the need arises. Batting first has been the more successful option through this tournament, and chasing has been a little tough. Something for Mhatre and co. to be wary of.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Thus far, plenty of the other Indian youngsters have also stepped up. Aaron George played the first two matches and scored half-centuries, including top-scoring with a crucial knock from number 3 against Pakistan. Abhigyan Kundu created history with his 209* against Malaysia, Kanishk Chouhan has flexed his power and all-round skills, and Deepesh Devendran has been the pick of the bowlers with some phenomenal showings.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Suryavanshi got things going with a brutal 171 against the UAE. Although he failed against Pakistan cheaply, he bounced back with a half-century against Malaysia – one he couldn’t convert though.
Nevertheless, the youngster looks in devastating touch, geared up to do more. He will have to find the right balance of aggression and effectiveness against the better teams in the tournament, but the incredible talent speaks for itself.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: It was more or less a perfect group stage run for India: against two of the weaker sides in UAE and Malaysia, India batted first and scored 400+ each time, with multiple players standing up and delivering.
Against Pakistan, defending a lower total, it was the bowlers who shone as the implemented pressure and capitalised by taking wickets.
It hasn’t been just Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has shown up, with excellent performances across the board.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: India are unbeaten and have seemed to be the most talented and most powerful team in the tournament – but they have now ventured into the territory where a bad day out is capable of derailing all the good work they have done. It’s semifinal time in Dubai, and awaiting India are the young Lankan Lions, who will be seeking to upset the applecart and end this Indian machine right here, right now. Stay tuned!
