In the 12th game Asian Cup 2024 ACC U19, India U19 won United Arab Emirates U19 by 10 wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 13-year-old Woody, India’s opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored an outstanding unbeaten half-century to guide India to a remarkable victory. This comprehensive victory secured the Indian team a place in the semi-finals of the tournament where they will face Sri Lanka U19 on Friday (December 6).
UAE struggle with India’s bowling attack
Winning the shootout, the UAE chose to box first. However, their innings struggled to gain momentum and ended on 137 in 44 overs. Dough in medium order Ryan Hon provided the only significant resistance with 35 off 48 balls, including three fours and a six. The Indian bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Yudhajit Guha led the offense, scoring 3 on 21 balls in his 7 runs. Chetan Sharma also played a crucial role, taking 2 wickets in his 8-ball economy and giving away just 28 runs.
India’s dominance secures semi-final berth
India’s response was not surprising. Openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre dismantled the UAE bowling attack with ease and chased down the target of 138 in 16.1 overs without losing a wicket. Vaibhav was unbeaten on 76 off 46 balls and showed his maturity and skill with three fours and three sixes. Mhatre complemented him brilliantly, scoring 67 not out off 51 balls that contained 4 fours and 4 sixes.
Mhatre’s all-round contribution earned him the man of the match award. Apart from his unbeaten half-century, he also took a crucial wicket during the UAE innings, highlighting his value to the team.
With this dominant performance, India U19 cemented its position as one of the favorites in the tournament. Their upcoming semi-final clash with Sri Lanka promises to be an interesting contest.
Also READ: ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024: Complete squads for all eight teams
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 76* from just 46 balls with 3 fours and 6 sixes.
– 13 years old came…!!! ๐ฅpic.twitter.com/DXDTa3XcL4
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 4, 2024
13-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed an unbeaten 76* off 46 balls, including 3 fours and 6 sixes, in the U19 Asia Cup against UAE. ๐คฏ๐ฅ
She is definitely a star in the making! ๐ฎ๐ณ๐#VaibhavSuryavanshi #INDvAE #UAEvIND #Asian Cup U192024 #ACCMensU19AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/IDkM1qia6y
โ Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) December 4, 2024
Watch the video and you will get the answer why Rajasthan Royals bought Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
โ Riyan Parag แถ แถ (@ParagFC_) December 4, 2024
Today, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi silenced his critics with a 46-ball 76* against UAE in the 12th match of the 2024 U-19 Asia Cup.#Asian Cup #IPL2025 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/opOKdJKLO7
โ Vicky Kaushik (@KumarKaushik06) December 4, 2024
Age of Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Only 13 years
Wow ๐ฅ๐ฅpic.twitter.com/FWVY3lwGIMโ Shekhar (@Shekharcool5) December 4, 2024
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 76* off just 46 balls with 3 fours and 6 sixes against UAE. #Asian Cup #Champions Cup 2025#AWINpic.twitter.com/fDi2X6ibi0
โ Ravi (@ravi97140) December 4, 2024
Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed his eye today, in a few days his name will be on everyone’s lips ๐ฅ๐ฅ#AccU19 pic.twitter.com/9ZZzY3zsm5
– Randhir Mishra (@18ViratC) December 4, 2024
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive performance shows immense talent and potential.
โ Niisha Malik (@NiishaMalik) December 4, 2024
Team India entered the semifinals with a bang, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre wreaking havoc on the field.
https://t.co/tZQenq4fgQ pic.twitter.com/IjWPL82zQHโ Arun Jain (@ArunAj031727) December 4, 2024
Well played, Vaibhav Suryavanshi ๐ pic.twitter.com/qxN1k7oqPs
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 4, 2024
