Expect more intent from Indian batsmen against Ireland

Bloemfontein: India’s young Turkish players will look to take a more aggressive approach while batting when they face Ireland in the second group stage match of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Thursday. .

India had an easier-than-expected opening game, defeating Bangladesh by 84 runs, but the match against Ireland will be an opportunity to play differently before a stronger opponent arrives in the Super 6 phase starting next week.

After defeating the powerful United States in their first match, Ireland entered the match having suffered a loss against Bangladesh.

For India, more than competing against their opponents, it became important to raise their level and play the 50-over game, keeping in mind a modern approach compared to the style of play of the early 1990s. It will be.

Captain Uday Saharan, who scored 64 runs, and top scorer Adarsh ​​Singh (76) had strike rates of 79 and 68 respectively, which are a bit unacceptable in the modern era.

India have two great but vastly different left-arm spinners in Saumi Kumar Pandey and Mushir Khan, who have done a great job for them, which doesn’t worry coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar too much. It means there was no need.

One hopes that Saumy, by far the best bowler in the first game, does not suffer from such a shoulder problem that he had to take a break in the first game between the first and second games. .

With the slow Bloemfontein track, Indian batsmen will need to rotate their strikes better and find more gaps in the powerplay overs.

There will be a lot of talent scouts who are keenly watching ‘Boys in Blue’ and with a big IPL auction scheduled for next year, the likes of Saharan, Adarush and Priyanshu Moliya will , you’ll need to hone your skills to attract attention. From an important man.

Something only Sachin Das, who played a cameo in the first match, took India past the 250-run mark.

In particular, Priyanshu will be the center of attention. Because he is the only player in the team and Baroda has already won two Ranji Trophy tons. His defensive mindset in the first game was puzzling.

For Ireland, new-ball bowlers Oliver Reilly, Reuben Wilson and Carson McCullough could ask probing questions, while IPL-bound Arshin Kulkarni and Sarfaraz Khan’s younger brother Mushir are both likely to ask probing questions. Players are expected to score big points.