Published: Feb 07, 2024, 10:24 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 07, 2024, 10:24 AM (IST)
IND VS SA :Sachin Dhas, named after Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, delivered an outstanding performance to help Team India rebound from a top-order collapse in the first semi-final against South Africa at the U-19 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday. Uday Saharan and Dhas delivered stroke-filled performances in Team India’s exciting two-wicket victory over the hosts in Benoni. Rescuing India from a dangerous 32 for four, the batting partnership put on a match-winning stand of 171 runs for the fifth wicket.
Sachin top-scored for Saharan and Co. in the first semi-final of the U-19 World Cup, hitting 96 off 95 balls as India chased down a tough mark of 245 in 48.5 overs. Sachin, known for his six-hitting skill, will turn 19 this Saturday. Sachin’s father, Sanjay Dhas, named him after batting legend Tendulkar. Interestingly, Sachin’s father, Sanjay, is a huge fan of Sunil Gavaskar, but he named his kid after his second favourite cricketer.
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Sachin’s bat was scrutinised by organisers.
His mother, Surekha Dhas, is an Assistant Police Inspector (API) in the Maharashtra Police. Sachin’s parents played kabaddi at the state level, and his father continued to play cricket at the university level. “I decided before he was born that he would be a cricketer. Sanjay informed the Indian Express that his training began when he was only four and a half years old. Did you know? Sachin’s bat was halted by organisers after he received praise for his six-hitting feats in a U-19 competition in Pune. Sachin scored an amazing 116 against Nepal at the U-19 World Cup.
Uday, Sachin’s teammate and India U-19 skipper, is recognised for his risk-free stroke play. Saharan has scored a century and three half-centuries in the U-19 World Cup. The Punjab batsman captained India at the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai. He scored the most runs at the Under-19 Challenger Trophy in Guwahati. Saharan smashed half-centuries and scored 297 runs over four innings.
Saharan’s father also desired to be a cricketer.
Saharan came out to bat for India as the reigning champions lost two wickets for eight runs. Saharan led the Indian side from the front, scoring 81 runs off 124 balls to win the match. The Indian captain was run out while attempting the match-winning run. However, the captain’s strike propelled India to its ninth final of the U-19 World Cup. Saharan’s father also desired to be a cricketer. “He used to play the same way, taking it deep. So I attempted to do the same. I knew I could make the big shots at the end if necessary.
