Yash Dhull is the third Indian captain to make a century at the ICC U19 World Cup. His name is on the lips of every Indian cricket fan because of his wonderful innings that led India into u19 WC final. Dhull’s heroics in the semi-final against Australia on Wednesday earned the squad a spot in the final. As well as a place among an elite group that includes Virat Kohli and Unmukt Chand. Dhull is making all the right sounds in Indian cricket. Due to his century against Australia, but he has already established himself as a top domestic player.
About Yash Dhull
The 19-year-old, who was born in Janakpuri (Delhi), has also represented India at various age groups. Also, including the Under 16s and Under 19s. Dhull, the batter, enrolled in the Bal Bhavan School school at the age of 11. Then began taking a professional approach to his growth as a cricketer. He was also the highest run-scorer in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy in September-October 2021. In five matches for the Delhi state team, he scored 302 runs, also an average of 75.50. In fact, in 2021, Dhull will lead the India U19 team at the ACC U19 Asia Cup.
India into U19 WC Final after defeating Australia
For the fourth time, India has reached the final of an Under-19 World Cup, also as Yash Dhull’s side defeated Australia by 96 runs in the semi-final, setting up a mouth-watering India vs England final on Saturday. Dhull batted first, scoring 110 runs and also being brilliantly backed by Shaikh Rasheed (94) as they got a 204-run partnership to enable India recover from 37/2 to 290/5. After the hitters had done their job, India’s bowlers took over and destroyed Australia.
Vicky Ostwal resumed his incredible run in the tournament, taking 3/42 and bowling Australia out for 194 in 42 overs with Nishan Sindhu (2/25). Australia went from 75/1 to 125/7 before India completed the formalities and advanced to their fourth Under-19 World Cup final overall. However, India’s start was not encouraging. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia bowled in a controlled manner to deny India any opportunities. William Salzmann dismissed Angkrish Raghuvanshi for a duck, and Jack Nisbet dismissed Harnoor Singh Pannu for a duck. But Dhull and Rasheed took over from there, settling in first and then accelerating with panache to increase the run-rate.
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Dhull and Rasheed took India to 141 runs in the last 15 overs. This was after they were reduced to 149/2 at the end of the 35th over. Before the India captain began the onslaught, the two hitters had combined. To knock only three fours between overs 13 and 28. To attain their half-centuries, Dhull and Rasheed needed 64 and 78 balls, respectively. While the captain was off to an accelerated start, Rasheed changed gears and swiftly overtook his captain in terms of scoring. In the 41st over, Salzmann was thrashed for three straight fours. Dhull, who had slowed a touch before reaching the 90s, hit four fours in a row. And ran a couple of sixes to finish his first Under-19 tonne for India.
India into the u19 World Cup final
Australia rallied back with the wickets of Dhull and Rasheed after the total had surpassed 200. But a late cameo from Dinesh Bana, who smashed 20 off four balls with two fours and two sixes, helping India gather 48 off the final 18 balls to set a target of close to 300 for Australia. Ravi Kumar got off to a great start with the ball, trapping the in-form Teague Willey. Before Raghuvanshi broke the stand and Ostwal joined the party, Campbell Kellaway and Corey Miller attempted to recover with a 68-run combination. As Australia’s downfall began, the spinners made their presence known. Tom Whitney and Jack Sinflied were unable to do much more than narrow the loss gap. As the last Australian wicket fell, Rajvardhan Hangargekar effected Whitney’s run out, setting the way for an India-England final on Saturday and India into U19 WC final.
