Under 19 Asia Cup 2021: India thrash Sri Lanka to retain the title
The Indian Under 19 Cricket Team produced a dominating display to defeat Sri Lanka in one-sided rain-curtailed finals played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Friday. Sri Lankan captain Dinuth Wellage won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision did not pay off as Ravi Kumar and Hangekakar took advantage of the conditions. After the initial run-out miss, Ravi Kumar struck for India dismissing Chamindu Wickramasinghe caught by Raj Bawa at third man. It was a disciplined bowling effort by the Indian pacers not allowing Sri Lankan batters to score runs easily. Sri Lanka could only manage 15 runs in the first 10 overs. Bawa made the breakthrough getting rid of Daniel caught by Aaradhya to leave Sri Lanka struggling. Kaushal Tambe and Ostwal kept the pressure on the opposition with disciplined bowling. Tambe and Ostwal reduced the Lankan team to 57 for 7. Raveen de Silva and Rodrigo showed some resistance against the Indian bowling line before the rain arrived with th...