India U-19 players celebrate after defeating Sri Lanka U-19 by 8 wickets in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup semi-final at ICC Academy Ground.
India U-19 delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka U-19 by 8 wickets in the semi-final of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup. The convincing victory helped India secure a place in the tournament final with ease.
Match Summary
- Tournament: ACC U-19 Asia Cup
- Match: Semi-Final
- Venue: ICC Academy Ground
- Toss: India U-19 won the toss and chose to bowl
Sri Lanka U-19 Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Chamika Heenatigala | 42 | 38 |
| Vimath Dinsara | 32 | 29 |
| Sethmika Seneviratne | 30 | 22 |
| Team Score | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | 20.0 | 8 |
India U-19 Bowling
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henil Patel | 2 | 32 | 4 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 2 | 36 | 4 |
| Kishan Kumar Singh | 1 | 20 | 4 |
India U-19 Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vihan Malhotra* | 61 | 45 |
| Aaron Varghese* | 58 | 49 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 9 | 6 |
| Team Score | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 139 | 18.0 | 2 |
Sri Lanka U-19 Bowling
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasith Nimsara | 2 | 31 | 4 |
| Dulnith Sigera | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Viran Chamuditha | 0 | 20 | 4 |
Match Result
India U-19 won by 8 wickets
(12 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
🏆 Vihan Malhotra (India U-19) – 61* (45 balls)
🏆 Aaron Varghese (India U-19) – 58* (49 balls)
Tournament Impact
With this victory, India U-19 advanced to the final of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup. The team showed excellent balance in both batting and bowling departments. Sri Lanka U-19 fought hard but were knocked out at the semi-final stage.
Conclusion
India U-19 dominated the semi-final with a composed chase led by Vihan Malhotra and Aaron Varghese. Their unbeaten partnership ensured a smooth win and highlighted the depth of India’s young cricketing talent. The result sets up India U-19 for a strong challenge in the final.
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