Today we discuss the Cricketers with the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998. The ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998 was the second edition of Youth Cricket World Cup for the age group U-19. The tournament was hosted by South Africa during January 11- February 1, 1998 and participated by 16 countries. England Cricket team won the tournament, their first ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup title, defeating New Zealand Cricket team in the title clash. Here we talk about the batters who scored the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998.
5. Thomas Odoyo (Kenya)
The Nairobi born Right handed batter Thomas Odoyo Migai was part of the Kenya Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998. Odoyo, who would play for Southern Rocks in domestic cricket, would go on to gather 293 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 1998 tournament at an average of 58+. His scores included a fifty and Odoyo’s 96 not out against Scotland was his best from the tournament and with these runs, Thomas Odoyo reached the exclusive top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998.
4. David Kelly (New Zealand)
The Right handed batter, David Patrick Kelly, was part of the New Zealand Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998. Kelly, who would play for Northern Districts in domestic cricket, would go on to gather 295 runs from 7 innings of the 7 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 1998 tournament at an average just below 50. His scores included three fifties and David’s 88 against Bangladesh was his best from the tournament and with these runs, David Kelly featured in the exclusive top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998.
3. Pradeep Hewage (Sri Lanka)
The Colombo born right-handed batter, Randy Pradeep Hewage, was part of the Sri Lankan Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998. Hewage, who would play for Nondescripts Cricket Club in domestic cricket, would go on to score 316 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 1998 at an average of 105+. His score included 3 fifties and Hewage’s 83 against South Africa was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, Pradeep Hewage made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998.
2. James Marshall (New Zealand)
The Auckland born Right handed batter, James Andrew Hamilton Marshall, was also part of the New Zealand Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998 . Marshall, who would play for Northern Districts in domestic cricket, would go on to gather 325 runs from 7 innings of the 7 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 1998 tournament at an average of 65. His scores included a hundred and Marshall’s 164 not out against Namibia was his best and the highest individual score of the tournament and with these runs, James Marshall reached the exclusive top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998.
1. Chris Gayle (West Indies)
The Jamaica born left hand batter Christopher Henry Gayle was part of the West Indies Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998. Gayle, who would play for Jamaica in West Indies domestic cricket and would rock the T20 leagues across the globe, would go on to score 364 runs from 7 innings of the 7 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 1998 at an average of 70+. His scores included 3 fifties and a hundred; Gayle’s 141 not out against Bangladesh was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, Chris Gayle reached the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 1998.
These were the cricketers who were amazing with bat and impacted the most on the team scores at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 1998. These exceptional batting performances were the buzz of the town during the tournament. England won the tournament. This is it for today. Hope you liked it, don’t forget to comment in your thoughts and questions. Stay well and keep reading about our U-19 stars.
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