India beat New Zealand to enter final of Under 19 World Cup

By Cricket Country Staff Last Published on - August 23, 2012 10:47 PM IST

Video highlights of the semi-final match between India and New Zealand on Thursday which India won by nine runs.

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India relied on spinners Baba Aparajith and Harmeet Singh to pull off thrilling 9-run victory over New Zealand and cruise into the final of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup here on Thursday.

 

 

Defending a modest total of 209, Indian bowlers maintained their consistency throughout as they restricted New Zealand to 200 for nine in their 50 overs to set up a title clash against Australia on Sunday.

 

 

Needing 18 off last over, medium pacer Sandeep Sharma kept his cool as he gave away only nine runs as India made it to summit clash quite comfortably in the end at the Tony Ireland stadium.