U-19 World Cup
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The Under-19 World Cup tournament in the West Indies has now reached its conclusion. The Super League semi-finals will feature four teams. England will play against Afghanistan in the first match on February 1st, and India will play against Australia in the second match. This tournament featured a number of outstanding matches. However, some such incidents occurred, which surprised both fans and commentators.
U-19 World Cup
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The teams of Zimbabwe and Ireland faced off in Plate Semi-Final-2 on Saturday, January 29th. Earthquake tremors were felt on the ground at the same time. The Zimbabwe team was batting at the time. The impact was so powerful that the cameras installed in the pavilion stand and the stadium began to shake. The earthquake's tremors lasted about 20 seconds.
However, this had no effect on the game and it continued. Even in the midst of the earthquake, the bowling continued. The entire incident has also been captured on video. The camera that is covering the live match begins to shake violently as well. Cricket fans were taken aback when they saw this video. At the same time, the commentators were seen looking scared while mentioning the earthquake during the commentary.
Ireland spinner Matthew Humphries was bowling the fifth ball of the sixth over to Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett when the incident occurred. During this time, its effect was clearly visible in the scene. The game did not come to a halt. Bennett hit a four on the next ball after playing a defensive shot at mid-off.
The Ireland team won this match. They defeated Zimbabwe by an eight-wicket margin. Zimbabwe scored 166 runs in 48.4 overs while batting first. In response, Ireland's team reached the target in 32 overs while losing two wickets.
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