The Indian team’s dominance in the U19 World Cup 2024 continued as they were able to make a place in the final of the tournament by defeating South Africa by 2 wickets. India were able to chase down the target of 245 runs in 48.5 overs and marked a place in a record 9th final of the tournament. India have played the last four finals of the U19 World Cup and have been able to win two of them.
The hosts South Africa proved to be a tough opponent for India in the semi finals as batting first they were able to put up a fighting first innings total of 244/7. Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Richard Seletswane were able to score half-centuries and played innings of 74 and 64 runs respectively. However, Indian bowler Raj Limbani picked up three wickets with the ball whereas, Musheer Khan also picked up 2 wickets. Naman Tiwari and Saumy Pandey ended up with 1 wicket each.
Chasing down the target India were reduced to 32/4. South African pacer Kwena Maphaka struck on the first ball of the chase and removed opener Adarsh Singh for a golden duck. Arshin Kulkarni was also dismissed for 9 runs by Tristan Luus, and he didn’t stop and ended up removing Musheer Khan and Priyanshu Moliya for 4 and 5 runs respectively.
India were taken out of trouble by captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas, who added 171 runs for the 5th wicket. Dhas played an innings of 96 runs from 95 balls and hit a total of 11 fours and 1 six. On the other hand, Saharan played a knock of 81 runs from 124 balls. Soon after the departure of Sachin Dhas, India lost 2 quick wickets, but Uday Saharan stood at the crease till the end and got out when the Indian team needed 1 run to win inside 2 overs. At last, India were able to win the match by 2 wickets and marked a place in their fifth consecutive U19 World Cup final.
Netizens shower love on India post win over South Africa in U19 World Cup semi-final
The netizens are coming up with different reactions on the social post after India’s win in the U19 World Cup 2024 semi-final over South Africa. Some of them are mentioned below:
Well done boys 🇮🇳 @BCCI #U19WorldCup. What a win. Showed a lot of character from 32/4 to chasing 245. #Futurestars #SAvIND
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) February 6, 2024
What a win from being 32 for 4 .. fantastic performance from the young boys .. some good talent in this South African side too @bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 6, 2024
Australia or Pakistan will face India in the U19 final. Either of them will make it interesting. We are ready ᶠᵒʳ ʰᵉᵃʳᵗᵇʳᵉᵃᵏ.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 6, 2024
Fifth consecutive Under-19 World Cup final for India … great recovery from 32-4 to chase down 245 … India’s success has major contribution from the great Rahul Dravid who guided the younger generation… hope it’s a Pakistan-India final on Sunday #JuniorWorldCup
— Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid) February 6, 2024
Really Amazing.. heart stopping match…Under 19 boys showed great character to win the Semi Final against the Host South Africa in World the Cup… winning from a losing position of 32 for 4 to go beyond the 244runs to win the semifinals….but also hope Sachin Dhas has learned…
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) February 6, 2024
Some drama, but what a win. Super from Sachin, Uday and that six from Raj 👌🏾#U19WorldCup
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) February 6, 2024
Yet another final and a crack at the Under 19 World Cup title for India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5eXQbSULD2
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 6, 2024
Another World Cup final for India in ICC tournament. Congratulations Under 19 boys. pic.twitter.com/2G12WD1JSi
— Vimal कुमार (@Vimalwa) February 6, 2024
Uday Saharan — you're too cool, boy. Well played!
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) February 6, 2024
What a comeback and win 🥵🔥👏👏#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/iekD6zAk6w
— 𝙕𝙀𝙀𝙈𝙊™ (@Broken_ICTIAN) February 6, 2024
Sachin Das (96) and skipper Uday Saharan (81) deserve all the praises today. Gems.👏👏👏
India is proud of ypur boys! Go get it. 👏💥🇮🇳#INDvsSA #Under19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/GbsYdfbIu4
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) February 6, 2024
INDIA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE FINAL OF U19 WORLD CUP….!!!! 🇮🇳#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/2h5eVOINe3
— Bemba Tavuma 2.0 (@PabloEs58765418) February 6, 2024
Into The Finals 🇮🇳🇮🇳💯
Well Played Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas
Chad Boys 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇮🇳🇮🇳
#U19WorldCup #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/YdQvUWZZx8— sarcastic (@Sarcastic_broo) February 6, 2024
India enters into U19 World Cup finals for the record 9th Time in 15 WC editions 👏
What a consistency#INDvSA | #INDvsSA | #U19WorldCup2024 | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jYYlY6Uj9f
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) February 6, 2024
What a Sixxx!!! What a sixer …#U19WorldCup #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/llDsj6e6up
— 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐓𝕏𝐑𝐂𝐁 (@ProfKohli18) February 6, 2024
India Into The Finals 🇮🇳🇮🇳💯
Well Played Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas
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India reach their fifth consecutive men’s #U19WorldCup final! 🇮🇳#UdaySaharan #SachibDhas #INDvsSA#U19WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/YjydKVVNZo— ARVIND SINGH RAJPUROHIT (@avrajpurohit108) February 6, 2024
I was shouting since the Asia Cup 2024 that Sachin Das is a unique talent and today you guys know why i rates him above all. #INDvsSA #SacinDas #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/q5BCEGWGY2
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) February 6, 2024
I was shouting since the Asia Cup 2024 that Sachin Das is a unique talent and today you guys know why i rates him above all. #INDvsSA #SacinDas #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/q5BCEGWGY2
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) February 6, 2024
Some things never change💔#U19WorldCup #INDvsSA #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/2VVCm91NcM
— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl) February 6, 2024
Some things never change💔#U19WorldCup #INDvsSA #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/2VVCm91NcM
— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl) February 6, 2024
The final of the U19 World Cup 2024 will be played on February 11, 2024, in Benoni.