Nitish Reddy hits century; USA–New Zealand match abandoned
HYDERABAD: Telugu origin batter Nitish Reddy scripted history with a maiden Under-19 World Cup century as the United States of America’s Group B match against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Subhead: First USA Under-19 century
Reddy scored an unbeaten 117 off 133 balls, hitting 12 fours and one six, to become the first player to register a century for the USA at the Under-19 level.
Subhead: USA post 253 for nine
Batting first, the USA posted 253 for nine in 50 overs. Reddy anchored the innings with a lone hand, while Shiva Shani (33) and Adith (40) offered support. Captain Utkarsh Srivastava (0), Sahil Garg (9), Amarinder Gill (10), Adnith (6) and Amogh Reddy Arepalli (0) failed to get going.
Subhead: Rain halts New Zealand chase
For New Zealand, Flynn Moore took four wickets and Mason Clarke claimed three. In reply, New Zealand reached 12 without loss in one over before rain interrupted play. After multiple inspections and with conditions not improving, the umpires called off the match.
