India U19 rides on Sarfaraz, Washington half-tons

Rahul Batham and Bhui at first slip combined to pick up two more wickets as Ireland was reduced to 46 for 4 in 16.2 overs. Adam Dennison's dismissal was particularly interesting as he edged a short delivery which Pant failed to catch behind the stumps, but Bhui was alert enough to hold on to the deflection off the wicketkeeper's gloves.

The game was developing into a one-sided affair when Lorcan and William got together to generate some excitement.

No matter how many bowling changes Kishan made, the pair hardly looked troubled. The authority with which they hit big shots during their 113-run stand left a frown on the face of Paras Mhambrey, India’s bowling coach.

Even though the rising required run-rate kept India ahead, the manner in which it was being treated raised concerns about the bowling unit’s lack of incisiveness.

The breakthrough finally came in legspinner Ansari’s last over when William, trying to go for a big shot over midwicket, was stumped for 58.

Lorcan, who played variants of the dilscoop with ease, reached his half-century soon after that, but the smiles were already back on the Indian faces by then.

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