Published: Feb 06, 2024, 10:12 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 06, 2024, 10:14 PM (IST)
In the first semi-final of the U-19 World Cup, Uday Saharan and Co. chased down the small 245-run goal, but in-form Sachin Dhas staged Team India’s fightback with a match-winning 96. In the last match of the U-19 World Cup, the Men in Blue were destroyed by the top order, but Sachin and Saharan stitched a record-breaking run stand for India. Saharan, playing a captain’s knock, hit 81 off 124 balls to give the reigning champions a historic victory.
Earlier, starter Lhuan-dre Pretorius gave South Africa the lead for a little while. But in the middle overs, Musheer Khan, Murugan Abhishek, and Priyanshu Moliya, three spinners, entered the game and strangled the Proteas. Throughout their innings, India did not let up on the pressure and never let up on the hosts. After being restricted to a total of 244/7 in 50 overs, South Africa became the first side in this tournament to score more than 170 against India.
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The men in blue have not only triumphed in every game they have participated in, but they have also completely destroyed their opponents, winning three of the matches by more than 200 runs. They were strong favourites to defeat South Africa, the hosts, and carry on with their quest for a sixth championship. With six straight victories in the competition, the defending champions India have advanced to the final thanks to their impressive all-around performance, which has guaranteed their supremacy.
Some important highlights:
-Uday Saharan smashed 3rd half-century of the U-19 World Cup in the 36th over.
-Sachin Dhas scored 50 off 47 balls in the 26th over.
-Proteas initially limited India to 32-4 in 11.2 overs.
– South Africa scored a target of 244/7 in 50 overs
– Team India has remained unbeaten beaten in the tournament, having dominated the group stage and Super Sixes
– Musheer Khan is the highest scorer in the tournament with 334 runs
– South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka is the highest wicket-taker with 18 scalps
– India is the most successful team in the history of the U19 World Cup with five titles
