Musheer Khan produced another magical knock in the Super Six match against New Zealand played at Mangaung Oval, Blofemntion on 30th January 2024. New Zealand captain Oscar Jackson won the toss and decided to field first. Musheer Khan came to the crease after an early fall of Arshin Kulkarni’s wicket.
He showed intent right from the word go putting pressure on New Zealand bowlers. Adarsh Singh and Musheer looked impressive making life tough. At the end of 10 overs, the Indian team scored 61 for 1. After the field restrictions, Musheer and Adarsh Singh kept the momentum going before Adarsh was dismissed for a well-made 52.
Both batters added 77 runs for 2nd wicket. Uday Saharan joined with Musheer Khan keeping the momentum going. Musheer completed his fifty off 61 balls. Musheer looked at ease taking singles and hitting boundaries off bad deliveries. Uday Saharan and Musheer Khan added 87 runs for the 3rd wicket laying a strong foundation for the Indian team to post a big total. After the dismissal of Uday Saharan, Musheer Khan showed intent completing a century off 109 balls.
He continued his aggressive style of play putting enough pressure on New Zealand bowlers with big shots. The stylish batter was eventually dismissed for 131 off 126 balls with 13 fours and 3 sixes that helped India post 296 for 8 in 50 overs.
Musheer Khan registered his first century in a Group match against Ireland. He made 118 off 106 deliveries with 9 fours and 4 sixes. He is currently the leading run-getter in the tournament and hopes to continue his brilliant form in the next match against Nepal and knockout matches including semi-finals and finals.
Shikhar Dhawan another Indian batter to score 2 centuries in the Under 19 World Cups
Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian batter to score 2 centuries in Under 19 World Cup history. He achieved this feat during the 2004 edition of the World Cup played in Bangladesh.
Dhawan made 155 not out against Scotland in Group match. He showed his class with another brilliant knock of 146 in a Super League match against Sri Lanka and was named the player of the match award.
Dhawan ended the tournament being the leading run-getter with 505 runs from 7 matches (7 innings) including 3 centuries and 1 half-century. India finished runners losing to Pakistan.
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