India in the final of Under-19 World Cup for the ninth time

India in the final of Under-19 World Cup for the ninth time: Beat South Africa by 2 wickets

India has entered the final of the Under-19 World Cup by defeating host South Africa by 2 wickets. The team has made it to the title match of this ICC tournament for the ninth time. On February 11, India will face the winning team of the second semi-final in the final. The second semi-final between Pakistan and Australia will be held on 8 February.

On Tuesday at Benoni ground, the Indian team achieved the target of 245 runs by losing 8 wickets in 48.5 overs. The partnership of Sachin Dhas (96 runs) and captain Uday Saharan (81 runs) played an important role in this run chase. Both added 171 runs for the 5th wicket. The Indian team had lost 4 wickets for 32 runs.

Earlier, the South African team, after losing the toss and batting first, scored 244 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs. Luan-Dre Pretorius (76 runs) and Richard Seletswain (64 runs) scored half-centuries. Raj Limbani took three wickets. Musheer Khan got two successes, Captain Uday Saharan (81 runs) was the player of the match

The thrill of India's victory

Had lost 4 wickets on 32 runs - The Indian team, which came to chase the target of 245 runs, had lost 4 wickets on the score of 32 runs. The first blow to the team was when Quen Mafaka got Adarsh Singh (0 runs) caught by wicketkeeper Luan-Dre Pretorius on the first ball of the innings, when the Indian team's account was not even opened. After Adarsh, the team lost the wickets of Musheer Khan (4 runs) on the score of 8 runs and Arshin Kulkarni (12 runs) on 25 runs. All three batsmen were dismissed by Tristan Luce. It seemed difficult to chase the target from here.

Uday-Dhas made a comeback - After losing 4 wickets early, captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas brought India back into the contest by making a partnership of 171 runs for the 5th wicket. After 42 overs, Team India's score was 203/4. From here Team India seemed to be winning easily. Then the team needed 48 runs on 42 balls.

Quen Mafaka took two wickets

Kwan Mafaka, who took a wicket on the first ball, brought South Africa back into the match by taking a wicket on the last ball of his last over. He took the wicket of wicketkeeper Araveli Avneesh (10 runs) on the last ball of the 47th over. From here the Indian team needed 19 runs on 18 balls.

Abhishek's runout made the game exciting

The match became more exciting after losing the sixth wicket at 226 runs in 47 overs. Murugan Abhishek was run out on the second ball of the 48th over of the Indian innings. New batsman Raj Limbani kept India in the match by hitting a six on the 5th ball of the same over. Riley Norton was bowling this over. After scoring 2 runs on the last ball, India needed 9 runs on 12 balls.

Captain out after hitting a four in the 49th over, Limbani won

Indian captain Uday Saharan hit a four on the first ball of the 49th over, but he was run out on the fourth ball, although by then the score was level. In such a situation, Limbani took India to the final by hitting a four on the 5th ball of the over.

Uday-Dhas partnership broke 2 records in the semi-finals

India-South Africa in the first semi-final, there was a partnership of 171 runs for the 5th wicket between Indian captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhaas. This partnership has broken 2 records.

Will there be a final between India and Pakistan?

After India reaching the final, the expectations of India-Pakistan final in this ICC platform have increased, although for that, Pakistan will have to win against Australia on 8th February.

FAQ:

· How many times has India reached the final of the Under-19 World Cup?

India has reached the final of the Under-19 World Cup for the ninth time.

· What was the score of the South African team in the semi-final match against India?

The South African team scored 244 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.