Vaibhav Suryavanshi has put India in a commanding position against Sri Lanka in the U19 Asia Cup semi-final in Sharjah. Chasing a target of 174, India lost one wicket early but Suryavanshi is closing in on his half-century. Sri Lanka batted first and were bowled out for 173 runs, with LakvinAbeysinghe top-scoring with a gritty 69.
Sri Lanka struggled from the outset, collapsing to 3/8 within the first four overs. However, Abeysinghe and SharujanShanmuganathan stabilized the innings, adding 93 runs for the fourth wicket. For India, Chetan Sharma was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets, while AyushMhatre and Kiran Chormale took two each.
India’s response has been steady, with Suryavanshi leading the charge as they aim for a place in the final. The Indian team has bounced back well after a shaky start to the tournament, having previously secured convincing victories against Japan and UAE. With Suryavanshi’s promising form and solid contributions from the bowlers, India looks poised to advance to the final of the U19 Asia Cup, continuing their quest for a ninth title in this prestigious tournament.