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The 8th ODI of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 features India U19 taking on Japan U19 at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday, December 2, 2024. India U19, after a disappointing loss to Pakistan U19, will look to bounce back, while Japan U19 seeks to recover from a crushing defeat against UAE U19.
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Match Details
| Match | INDU19 vs JPNU19, 8th Match, Group A, ACC U19 Asia Cup, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, December 2, 2024 |
| Time | 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Team Previews
India U19 Preview
India U19 comes into this game eager to make amends after losing to Pakistan U19. With a formidable batting order, led by Nikhil Kumar, and bowlers like Samarth Nagaraj capable of turning the tide, they are favorites to dominate against Japan. India’s squad has depth in both batting and bowling, making them the stronger team.
- Strengths:
- Strong top-order batters capable of building partnerships.
- A disciplined bowling unit with wicket-taking abilities.
- Weaknesses:
- Middle-order inconsistency seen in the last match.
- Players to Watch:
- Nikhil Kumar: Top scorer for India U19 so far, in fine form.
- Samarth Nagaraj: Key bowler who can dismantle Japan’s fragile batting lineup.
Japan U19 Preview
Japan U19 faces an uphill battle after a massive defeat to UAE U19. Their batting lineup, led by Nihar Parmar, has struggled to put up competitive totals. The bowling unit, despite flashes of brilliance from Kiefer Lake, lacks consistency. Against a strong opponent like India, they will need their senior players to step up.
- Strengths:
- Promising individual performances from Kiefer Lake and Nihar Parmar.
- A determined and hardworking squad.
- Weaknesses:
- Lack of experience and consistency against top teams.
- Players to Watch:
- Nihar Parmar: The most reliable batter in the squad.
- Kiefer Lake: Can be effective in picking key wickets.
Pitch Report
The Sharjah pitch is traditionally a batting paradise with shorter boundaries, making it ideal for high-scoring games. However, spinners will find some assistance as the game progresses.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 300+
- Chasing Advantage: Teams prefer to chase due to dew in evening games.
Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear skies with no rain expected.
- Temperature: 24°C to 30°C
- Humidity: Moderate at 55%.
Here is the Best Dream11 Prediction for Today INDU19 vs JPNU19
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Harvansh Singh |
| Batters | Nikhil Kumar (VC), Ayush Mhatre, Nihar Parmar |
| All-rounders | Samarth Nagaraj (C), Anurag Kawade, Kiefer Lake |
| Bowlers | Mohamed Enaan, Hugo Kelly, Mohamed Huzaifa |
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team
- Skyler Nakayama Cook (JPNU19): Has not been impactful in his performances.
- KP Karthikeya (INDU19): Yet to make a significant contribution in the tournament.
Also Check: Get The Best Dream11 Prediction From Cricket Experts
Squads
India U19:
Mohamed Amaan (c), Harvansh Singh (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C, Nikhil Kumar, Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Samarth Nagaraj, Mohamed Enaan, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, Pranav Pant, KP Karthikeya, Anurag Kawade.
Japan U19:
Koji Hardgrave Abe (c), Daniel Panckhurst (wk), Aditya Phadke, Nihar Parmar, Kazuma Kato-Stafford, Charles Hinze, Hugo Kelly, Timothy Moore, Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake, Aarav Tiwari, Kai Wall, Yuto Yageta, Max Yonekawa Lynn, Skyler Nakayama Cook.
Score Prediction
- If India U19 Bat First: 330+
- If Japan U19 Bat First: 152+
Winning Chances
- India U19: 99%
- Japan U19: 1%
Match Prediction
India U19 is the overwhelming favorite to win this contest, given their superior batting depth and bowling strength. Japan U19 will need a near-perfect performance to cause an upset.
Prediction: India U19 to win comfortably.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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