2018 Under-19 World Cup: India vs Zimbabwe, 5 talking points
Facing Zimbabwe in their last group B encounter, the Indian under-19 squad made light work of their opponents, defeating the rivals in yet another convincing manner. After having shot down Zimbabwe for 154 in 48.1 overs, the Indian openers chased down the paltry target in just 21.4 overs.
Here are five talking points from the match.
The two changes made to the Indian squad
Ahead of the business end of the tournament, the Indian management made two changes to the team, including wicket-keeper Harvik Desai in place of Aryan Juyal and Riyan Parag coming in for Himanshu Rana.
The youngsters, who do not have much List A experience, having played just 5 and 2 matches respectively, were thrust into the side to acclimatize to the pressures that a World Cup encounter entails, in case of an injury to a member later on in the tournament.
The keeper had two stumpings to his name today, cleverly whipping off the bails to scalp Milton Shumba off the bowling of Anukul Roy first and then smartly stumping Alistair Frost as well, off an Abhishek Sharma delivery that drifted in to the batsman.
Parag gave away 17 runs in his 5 overs and tasted success when he clean bowled Wesley Madhavere, a flat delivery that skidded on to the batsman, with the inside edge rolling back to the stumps.