Shocking Sunday For Indian Cricket: Men-Women-Juniors Badly Defeated
In Australia Team India was badly defeated in the ‘pink ball’ day-night second test of Border-Gaveskar Trophy series in Adelaide. While in Brisbane, the Indian Women's Team lost the second ODI against a formidable host by huge margin. In Dubai, Indian juniors failed to clinch the U-19 Asia Cup title.
It was a very disappointing Sunday for Indian cricket lovers. In Australia Team India was badly defeated in the ‘pink ball’ day-night second test of Border-Gaveskar Trophy series in Adelaide. While in Brisbane, the Indian Women's Team lost the second ODI against a formidable host by huge margin. In Dubai, Indian juniors failed to clinch the U-19 Asia Cup title.
After a harrowing defeat in the Perth Test, Australia bounced back to maintain their 100 percent record in pink-ball Tests at the Adelaide Oval, beating India by 10 wickets. India put in a disappointing display, especially with the bat, scoring just 180 and 175 in the two innings of the day-night Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant were the only two batters to put in some sort of a fight while veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, failed to inspire. Even experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, brought into the team in place of Washington Sundar, had a disappointing outing.
Indian Women Faltered
Harmanpreet Kaur's India were hammered in their 2nd ODI against Australia in Brisbane today. India were outplayed by a stellar batting performance from Australia, who went onto score 371 runs in the first innings of the match. In reply India faltered with the bat, getting bowled out for just 249 runs, 122 short of the target.
This was India's worst bowling performance in WODI history as they leaked their highest-ever runs. Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry struck centuries as Australia delivered a dominating batting display. This allowed the hosts to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh Outplay India
Bangladesh handed a 59-run defeat to India in the final to successfully defend their Under-19 Asia Cup title. Chasing a target of 199, India were bowled out for 139 runs in 35.2 overs with Iqbal Hossain Emon and Md Azizul Hakim Tamim picking three wickets apiece.
Earlier, a combined bowling effort helped India bundle out Bangladesh for 198 after opting to bowl first. Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Kiran Chormale picked two wickets apiece. For Bangladesh, Md Rizan Hossan hit 47 while Mohammad Shihab James also contributed with a crucial 40-run knock.
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