Manav Suthar's five-wicket haul powers India U-19 to series-clinching win over Afghanistan in fourth Youth ODI

Lucknow: Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar snapped five wickets as the Indian Under-19 team took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series over Afghanistan with a comprehensive five-wicket win in the fourth Youth ODI here on Thursday. Suthar returned figures of 10-1-19-5 as India U-19 team dismissed Afghanistan for 113 in 35 overs after asking them to take first strike. [caption id=“attachment_7636201” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. Getty Images[/caption] The hosts then returned to overhaul the target, scoring 114 for five in 28.1 overs to complete the win. Sent into bat, Afghanistan put up a disappointing show with just three of their batsmen – Farhan Zakhil (23), Imran (44) and Rahmanullah (15) reaching doubles figures. Besides Suthar, Vidyadhar Patil (2/7), skipper Shubhang Hegde (2/23) and Rishabh Bansal (1/17) also chipped in with wickets. Chasing the total, opener Kumar Kushagra top-scored with a 50-ball 29, while Divyaansh Saxena (21), Sourav Dagar (24) and Shashwat Rawat (17) also contributed with the bat. With this win, the Indian U-19 team has taken an unassailable lead in the series. The fifth and final ODI is scheduled to be held on November 30.