ICC U-19 World Cup: India thrash Bangladesh by 131-run, setup semi-final vs Pakistan

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ICC U-19 World Cup: India thrash Bangladesh by 131-run, setup semi-final vs Pakistan
ICC U-19 World Cup: India thrash Bangladesh by 131-run, setup semi-final vs Pakistan

New Delhi : In a brilliant all-round show, India on Friday thrashed Bangladesh by 131 runs to set-up an ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final against their arch rivals Pakistan.

India, after winning toss, elected to bat first and gave Bangladesh a fighting total of 266 runs with decent batting performances by Shubman Gill (86), Abhishek Sharma (50) and Prithvi Shaw (40).

In reply, Bangladesh was bowled out for mere 134 in 42.1 overs, thanks to pacemen Kamlesh Nagarkoti (3/18) and Shivam Mavi (2/27). 

Left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharma picked two wickets for 11 runs in the later stage of the match.

India will now face Pakistan in the semi-final match on January 30 for a spot in the final of the U-19 World Cup.