U-19 World Cup: India score 297/4 against Sri Lanka in 50 overs

Jaiswal needed 74 deliveries for his 59 which had eight shots to the fence

yashasvi-jaiswal-icc-com Yashasvi Jaiswal in action against Sri Lanka in the U-19 World Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa | via icc.com

Captain Priyam Garg (56), opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (59) and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel (52 not out) struck half-centuries as defending champions India scored 297 for four against Sri Lanka in their opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Sunday.

The Indians produced a team effort after being sent in to bat with all the top- and middle-order batsmen making useful contributions to post a big score at the Mangaung Oval.

Garg's 56 came from 72 balls with two boundaries while Jaiswal needed 74 deliveries for his 59 which had eight shots to the fence. Jurel hit three boundaries and one six in his 48-ball unbeaten knock.

For the Sri Lankans, Ashian Deniel took 1/39.