Today we discuss the Cricketers with the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000. The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000 was the third edition of Youth Cricket World Cup for the age group U-19. The tournament was hosted by Bangladesh during January 11- 28, 2000 and participated by 16 countries. Indian Cricket team won the tournament, their first ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka Cricket team in the title clash. Here we talk about the batters who scored the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000.
5. Manish Sharma (India)
The Amritsar, Punjab born Right hand batter, Manish Sharma, was part of the Indian Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000. Sharma, who would play for Punjab in domestic cricket, would go on to score 257 runs from 8 innings of the 8 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2000 at an average of 65+. His scores included 3 fifties; Sharma’s 86 not out against England was his best from the tournament. With these runs, Manish Sharma made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000.
4. Shane Watson (Australia)
The Right hand batter & Allrounder Shane Robert Watson, was part of the Australian Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000. Watson, who would play for Tasmania & New South Wales in domestic cricket, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder & Brisbane Heat in BBL, Islamabad United & Quetta Gladiators in PSL, St Lucia Zouks in Caribbean Premier League and Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings & Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League, would go on to score 266 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2000 at an average of almost 53.
His score included a fifty & a hundred and Shane’s 100 not out against Namibia was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, he made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000.
3. Ian Daniel (Sri Lanka)
The Colombo born right-handed batter, Gerald Ian Daniel, was also part of the Sri Lankan Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000. Daniel, who would play for Sinhalese Sports Club in domestic cricket, would go on to score 299 runs from 8 innings of the 8 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2000 at an average of almost 75. His score included 2 fifties and Daniel’s 72 not out against Ireland was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, Ian Daniel made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000.
2. RS Ricky (India)
The Amritsar, Punjab born Right hand batter, Ravneet Singh Ricky, was part of the Indian Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000. Ricky, who would play for Punjab in domestic cricket, would go on to score 340 runs from 8 innings of the 8 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2000 at an average of almost 42. His scores included 2 fifties and a hundred; Ricky’s 108 against Australia was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, RS Ricky made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000.
1. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
The Welkom born left-handed batter, Graeme Craig Smith, was part of the South African Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000. Smith, who would play for Gauteng in domestic cricket, Rajasthan Royals & Pune Warriors in different seasons of IPL, would go on to score 348 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2000 at an average of 87. His scores included four fifties and Smith’s 82 not out against Zimbabwe was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, Graeme Smith made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2000.
These were the cricketers who did extraordinarily well with bat and made the runs table vibrant at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2000. These exceptional batting performances were the buzz of the town during the tournament. India won the tournament and Tatenda Taibu was chosen player of 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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