Ton-up Mohamed Amaan sets up India’s first win at Under-19 Asia Cup | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Middle-order batter Mohamed Amaan struck an unbeaten 118-ball 122 as India thrashed minnow Japan by a massive 211 runs to register their first Under-19 Asia Cup win in Sharjah on Monday. After Amaan's solid century propelled India to a commanding 339 for six, a clueless Japan were stopped at 128 for 8 as India gained two crucial points and boosted their NRR to +1.680 in the group.After Japan opted to bowl, Amaan anchored the India with a composed ton that included seven boundaries. Alongside Amaan, opener Ayush Mhatre and middle-order KP Karthikeya provided valuable support with half-centuries.After Mhatre's explosive 29-ball 54 (six fours and four sixes) laid a solid platform, Karthikeya contributed a brisk 57 off 49 balls, hitting five fours and a six alongside Amaan ton.Furth...