India U19 Asia Cup 2024: Dominant Win Over Japan
India Under-19 kept their Asia Cup 2024 hopes alive with a resounding 211-run victory over Japan in Sharjah. After an early loss to Pakistan, India bounced back with a stellar batting display, posting 339/6 in 50 overs. Captain Mohamed Amaan led the charge with an unbeaten 122*, supported by opener Ayush Mhatre and KP Karthikeya, who scored swift half-centuries.
On the bowling front, Chetan Sharma (2-14), Hardik Raj (2-9), and KP Karthikeya (2-21) combined to restrict Japan to just 128/8. The win revitalized India’s campaign in Group A as they seek to progress further in the tournament.
Bangladesh Announces ODI Squad for West Indies Series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed a 15-player squad for their three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting December 8 at Warner Park, St Kitts. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the team in the absence of Najmul Hossain Shanto, who is recovering from injuries.
Bangladesh ODI Squad:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana.
Gautam Gambhir Returns for Adelaide Test
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has rejoined the squad in Australia ahead of the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, set to start on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. Gambhir had temporarily returned to India in late November due to a personal emergency. His return boosts the Indian camp as they aim to recover from their first-Test defeat.
Pakistan U19’s Centuries Power Win Over UAE
Pakistan Under-19 extended their dominance in Group A of the Asia Cup 2024 with a commanding 69-run win over the UAE. Shahzaib Khan and Muhammad Riazullah starred with the bat, smashing 132 and 106 runs, respectively, as Pakistan posted an imposing 314/3 in Dubai.
Fast bowler Abdul Subhan sealed the win by claiming six wickets for just 57 runs in 10 overs, ensuring Pakistan remained at the top of the Group A standings.
Deccan Gladiators Win Abu Dhabi T10 2024
Deccan Gladiators secured their third Abu Dhabi T10 League title with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Morrisville Samp Army. Opting to field first, the Gladiators restricted the Samp Army to 104/7, thanks to standout bowling performances by Richard Gleeson (2-16), Maheesh Theekshana (1-20), and Anrich Nortje (1-14).
In reply, opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore smashed a blistering 56* off 21 balls, supported by Nicholas Pooran’s 28 off 10 and Jos Buttler’s quickfire 12*. The Gladiators chased down the target in just 6.4 overs, marking their first title win since 2022.
