Today we discuss the Cricketers with the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008. The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008 was the seventh edition of Youth Cricket World Cup for the age group U-19. The tournament was hosted by Malaysia during February 15- March 2, 2008 and participated by 16 countries. Indian Cricket team won the tournament, their second ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup title, defeating South Africa in the title clash. Here we talk about the batters who scored the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008.
5. Taruwar Kohli (India)
The Jalandhar born right-handed batter, Taruwar Sushil Kohli, was part of the Indian Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008. Kohli, who would play for Mizoram in domestic cricket and be part of Kings XI Punjab & Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League later, would go on to score 218 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2008 at an average of 43+. His score included three fifties and Kohli’s 63 not out against England at Kuala Lumpur was his best score of the tournament and with these runs, Taruwar Kohli made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008.
4. Sachith Pathirana (Sri Lanka)
The Kandy born left handed batter Sachith Shanaka Pathirana was part of the Sri Lankan Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008. Pathirana, who would play for Colombo Cricket Club in domestic cricket, would go on to score 231 runs from 5 innings of the 5 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2008 tournament at an average of 77. His score included two fifties and Pathirana’s 97 not out against England at Kuala Lumpur was his best from the tournament and with these runs, Sachith Pathirana reached the exclusive top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008.
3. Virat Kohli (India)
The Delhi born Right hand batter, Virat Kohli, was captain of the Indian Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008. Kohli, who plays for Delhi in domestic cricket & Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League, would go on to gather 235 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2008 tournament at an average of 47. His scores included a hundred & Virat’s 100 against West Indies was his best from the tournament. With these runs, Virat Kohli reached the exclusive top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008.
2. Kieran Powell (West Indies)
The Nevis born Right hand batter Kieran Omar Akeem Powell was part of the West Indies Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008. Powell, who would play for Leeward Islands in West Indies domestic cricket and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots & Antigua Hawksbills in Caribbean Premier League, would go on to score 253 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2008 at an average of 42+. His scores included 3 fifties and Powell’s 60 against PNG was his best from the tournament. With these runs, Kieran Powell reached the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008.
1. Tanmay Srivastava (India)
The Kanpur born left-handed batter, Tanmay Manoj Srivastava, was part of the Indian Under-19 team for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008. Srivastava, who would play for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and Kings XI Punjab, Deccan Chargers & Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL, would go on to score 262 runs from 6 innings of the 6 matches he played in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2008 at an average of 52+. His scores included 2 fifties and Tanmay’s 83 not out against PNG was his best score of the tournament. With these runs, Tanmay Srivastava made to the top 5 list for the most runs in U-19 World Cup 2008.
These were the cricketers who roared with bat and led the runs table at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2008. These exceptional batting performances were the buzz of the town during the tournament. India won the tournament and Tim Southee 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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