Van Lange shines for West Indies U-19s with bat & ball

Guyanese cricketer Jonathan Van Lange is the true definition of an all-rounder.
At the recently concluded seven-match 50-over series in Grenada, Van Lange delivered 210 crucial runs across the series against England.
In addition to his vital runs, Van Lange claimed five wickets at an average of 15.80, with his best bowling figures being a highly economical 4 for 17 at a medium pace.
He scored those 210 runs at a strike rate of 112.90. His batting exploits included top scores of 80, 57*, and 52. Van Lange was crucial to the team as the West Indies Under19s clinched the series 5-2.
Head coach Rohan Nurse expressed his satisfaction with the development shown by the players over the seven matches, especially after their 4-3 series victory over Sri Lanka earlier in the summer.
“It was a very consistent performance by the team in terms of meeting many of the targets we set and sometimes exceeding them,” Nurse said.
“We feel very proud of the group in the way they adapted in potentially challenging situations. They were able to find answers for the challenges that were put in front of them, and there was a bit more consistency throughout this series, as opposed to the series against Sri Lanka.”
“What impressed me the most was the improved belief in their abilities. This was exemplified in game six, when the team was six for two after the first two overs and still was able to reach 80 within that first power play, with the loss of the same two,” Nurse explained.
The squad will prepare for the ICC Under-19 World Cup starting next month.
West Indies will play in Group D alongside Afghanistan, South Africa, and Tanzania, against whom they will commence their tournament campaign on January 15 in Namibia and South Africa.