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[Watch] Karthikeya Deceives Hardgrave Abe With A Brilliant Googly In U19 Asia Cup 2024

Sakshi Sharma∙ Updated: Dec 2 2024, 6:43 PM

Karthikeya's brilliant delivery to dismiss Hardgrave Abe (Source:@SonyLIV,screengrab)Karthikeya's brilliant delivery to dismiss Hardgrave Abe (Source:@SonyLIV,screengrab)

India’s U-19 team delivered a commanding performance against Japan in the eighth match of the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup on December 1 with a massive 211-run victory. While the match was largely dominated by India's aggressive batting, it was Karthikeya, the Indian spinner, who stole the show with a brilliant delivery that dismissed Japan's skipper, Koji Hardgrave Abe. 

Karthikeya’s Skillful Ball To Outfox Koji Hardgrave

In the 16th over of Japan's innings, the match was still within their reach, but the Indian bowlers were slowly tightening the noose. It was at this point that Karthikeya made his mark. The young spinner bowled a clever and well-executed googly to Koji Hardgrave Abe. 

Karthikeya, using his skill deceived Abe completely. He tossed the ball up with just the right flight, and invited him to drive. As Abe went for a big shot across the line, Karthikeya had already calculated the angles, and the ball spun sharply in. The Japanese skipper missed the ball entirely, and the ball rattled his stumps, sending him back for a duck after facing just 8 balls.


This wicket was important as it marked the second wicket for Karthikeya in the match, following his earlier success with Timothy Moore.

India’s Strong Spin Attack Attack vs Japan

The Indian spinners, Hardik Raj and KP Karthikeya, were undoubtedly the standout performers in the match. Raj played a crucial role as he ttok the significant wicket of Hugo Kelly, Japan's top scorer. 

Together, Karthikeya and Raj created a web of pressure that crumbled Japan’s batting. After suffering a defeat in their opening match against Pakistan, India needed a big performance to stay alive in the tournament, and that’s exactly what they delivered.