The dominance of the Indian team in the U19 World Cup 2024 continued as they were able to book a place in the final of the tournament by defeating South Africa by 2 wickets. India were able to reach the target of 245 runs in 48.5 overs and secured a place in a record ninth final of the tournament. India has played in the last four U-19 World Cup finals and has 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 post a total of 244/7 in the first innings. 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, while Musheer Khan also picked up 2 wickets. Naman Tiwari and Saumy Pandey finished with 1 wicket each.
Chasing 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 did not stop and ended up removing Musheer Khan and Priyanshu Moliya for 4 and 5 runs respectively.
India got out of trouble by captain Saharan Uday and Sachin Dhas, who added 171 runs for the fifth wicket. Dhas played an innings of 96 runs off 95 balls and hit a total of 11 fours and 1 six. On the other hand, Saharan played 81 runs off 124 balls. Soon after Sachin Dhas’ departure, India lost 2 quick wickets but Uday Saharan stayed at the crease till the end and came out when the Indian team needed 1 run to win in 2 overs. Finally, India was able to win the match by 2 wickets and secured a place in their fifth consecutive U19 World Cup final.
Netizens shower India with love after victory over South Africa in U19 World Cup semi-final
Netizens have different reactions on social media after India’s U19 World Cup 2024 semi-final victory over South Africa. Some of them are mentioned below:
Well done guys 🇮🇳 @BCCI #WorldU19. What a victory. He showed a lot of character from 32/4 to chasing 245. #futurestars #SAvIND
– Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) February 6, 2024
What a win to be 32 for 4…fantastic performance from the youngsters…there is also some good talent in this South African team! @bcci
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 6, 2024
Australia or Pakistan will face India in the under-19 final. Any of them will make it interesting. We are ready ᶠᵒʳ ʰᵉᵃʳᵗᵇʳᵉᵃᵏ.
– Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) February 6, 2024
Fifth consecutive U-19 World Cup final for India… great recovery from 32-4 to reach 245… India’s success has a major contribution from the great Rahul Dravid who guided the younger generation… I hope it will be a final between Pakistan and India on Sunday #JuniorWorldCup
-Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid) February 6, 2024
Truly amazing… a match that will stop your heart… The under 19 boys showed great character to win the semi-final against hosts South Africa in the World Cup… winning from a losing position of 32 for 4 to go beyond 244 runs to win the semi-finals… but I also hope Sachin Dhas has learned…
– Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) February 6, 2024
Some drama, but what a victory. Super from Sachin, Uday and those six from Raj 👌🏾#WorldU19
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) February 6, 2024
Another final and an opportunity to win 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 the ICC tournament. Congratulations guys under 19 years old. pic.twitter.com/2G12WD1JSi
-Vimal Kumar (@Vimalwa) February 6, 2024
Uday Saharan, you are too cool, boy. Well played!
– KSR (@KShriniwasRao) February 6, 2024
What a comeback and victory 🥵🔥👏👏#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/iekD6zAk6w
— ™ (@Broken_ICTIAN) February 6, 2024
Sachin Das (96) and captain Uday Saharan (81) deserve all the praise today. Gems.👏👏👏
India is proud of its boys! She goes and looks for him. 👏💥🇮🇳#INDvsSA #WorldU19 pic.twitter.com/GbsYdfbIu4
– Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) February 6, 2024
INDIA HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE FINAL OF THE U19 WORLD CUP….!!!! 🇮🇳#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/2h5eVOINe3
—Bemba Tavuma 2.0 (@PabloEs58765418) February 6, 2024
In the end 🇮🇳🇮🇳💯
Well played Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas
Guys Chad 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇮🇳🇮🇳
#WorldU19 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/YdQvUWZZx8– sarcastic (@Sarcastic_broo) February 6, 2024
India enters the U-19 World Cup finals for the ninth time, a record in 15 World Cup editions 👏
what consistency#INDvSA | #INDvsSA | #MundialU192024 | #WorldU19 pic.twitter.com/jYYlY6Uj9f
— Don Grillo 🏏 (@doncricket_) February 6, 2024
What Sixxx!!! What six!…#WorldU19 #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/llDsj6e6up
— (@ProfKohli18) February 6, 2024
India to the final 🇮🇳🇮🇳💯
Well played Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas
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India reaches its fifth consecutive men’s championship #WorldU19 final! 🇮🇳#UdaySaharan #SachibDhas #INDvsSA#MundialU192024 pic.twitter.com/YjydKVVNZo—ARVIND SINGH RAJPUROHIT (@avrajpurohit108) February 6, 2024
I have been shouting since Asia Cup 2024 that Sachin Das is a unique talent and today you know why I rate him above all else. #INDvsSA #SacinDas #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/q5BCEGWGY2
– Wasay Habib (@wwasay) February 6, 2024
I have been shouting since Asia Cup 2024 that Sachin Das is a unique talent and today you know why I rate him above all else. #INDvsSA #SacinDas #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/q5BCEGWGY2
– Wasay Habib (@wwasay) February 6, 2024
Some things never change💔#WorldU19 #INDvsSA #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/2VVCm91NcM
— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl) February 6, 2024
Some things never change💔#WorldU19 #INDvsSA #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/2VVCm91NcM
— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl) February 6, 2024
The final of the 2024 U19 World Cup will be played on February 11, 2024 in Benoni.