India beat Bangladesh by 131 runs, enter U-19 World Cup semis

QUEENSTOWN: Three-time champions India beat Bangladesh by a comfortable 131-run margin to enter the semi- final of the ICC U-19 World Cup, here today.

Batting first, India scored 265 in 49.2 overs with Shubhamn Gill scoring 86 and Abhishek Sharma contributing 50. In reply, Bangladesh were all-out for 134 in 42.1 overs with Kamlesh Nagarkoti taking 3 for 18 in 7.1 overs. For Bangladesh only Pinak Ghosh top-scored with 43.

Shubman Gill scored 86 runs of 94 balls and was awarded the man of the match for the spectacular innings.


Abhishek Sharma scored a half-century while opener Shaw scored 40 runs for the side.

Bowler Kamlesh Nagarkoti finished with the figures of 3/18 while all-rounder Abhishek Sharma finished and Shivam Mavi claimed two wickets each.

Brief Scores: India U-19 265 in 49.2 overs (Shubhman Gill 86, Abhishek Sharma 50, Prithvi Shaw 40) beat Bangladesh 134 in 42.1 overs (Pinak Ghosh 43, Kamlesh Nagarkoti 3/18 in 7.1 overs, Abhishek Sharma 2/11, shivam Mavi 2/27).