Unmukt Chand “optimistic” about U-19 WC final – Cricket News Update
India Under-19s captain Unmukt Chand has expressed confidence in his side as they prepare to take on the Australia Under-19s for the final of the ongoing http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751 Stadium in Townsville on August 26.
“I am very optimistic about the final. We have played Australia in Australia and that too at the same venue. We are used to the conditions, and should do well,” said Chand.
Prior to the World Cup, the India U-19s played a Quadrangular Under-19 Series in Australia during April this year, from which they emerged triumphant, securing a 7-wicket victory over the Australia U-19s in the series final at Townsville on April 15.
The India U-19s won both of their U-19 World Cup warm-up matches – the first against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 U-19s at Townsville on August 12, by 4 wickets.
Despite the shaky start, the team managed to pick themselves up again, and have not lost a match since in the tournament so far.
Having bested both the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 U-19s by a margin of 9 runs.
“The team has peaked at the right time,” Chand observed. “We did not start well in the competition, but the teamwork can be seen now. Everybody is contributing, and that is why we are in the final.”
Since its inception in 1988, the U-19 World Cup has been won thrice by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737. Aiming to become the 3rd Indian U-19 captain to lead the side to victory, Chand maintained that while Australia were worthy opponents, his team would do their best to emerge triumphant.
“Australia is a good side, and so are we. The summit clash should be a competitive encounter. We will do our best to return home with the Cup,” he said.
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