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In a heart-stopping encounter at Benoni on Tuesday, Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan showcased exceptional resilience, steering India to a nail-biting victory against South Africa and securing their fifth consecutive berth in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup final.
Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan took India out of trouble
Facing a daunting task after a fiery opening spell from the Proteas pacers, Tristan Luus and Kwena Maphaka, left India reeling at 32 for 4. Dhas and Saharan orchestrated a record partnership for the fifth wicket, tallying an impressive 171 runs to guide India in their pursuit of a challenging target of 245. With nerves of steel, the duo exhibited contrasting but equally impactful half-centuries, with Dhas crafting a fluent 96 runs off 95 deliveries, adorned with 11 fours and a max🔥imum, while captain Saharan contributed a crucial 81 runs off 124 balls, featuring 6 fours.
Indian bowlers restrict South Africa to 244/7
India’s victory was shaped significantly by their bowlers earlier in the match, who managed to restrict the 2014 champions, South Africa, to a total of 244 for 7 on a pitch that offered substantial assistance. Despite a valiant effort from wicketkeeper-batsman Lhuan-dre Pretorious, who scored 76 runs off 102 balls, and Richard Seletswane‘s gritty 64 off 100 deliveries, South Africa’s innings fell short in challenging the visitors.
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Here’s how cricket world reacted to India’s thrilling win over South Africa:
B̷o̷y̷s̷ HEROES in Blue! 🤩✨
From 4/32 by the 12th over to a sensational win,💖 Uday Saharan & Sachin Dhas’ 🔥 partnership fires 🇮🇳 into the 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 ✨
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
Into the finals of the and the 🇮🇳 boys have done it in some style.
They had a mountain to climb after going 4 down on just 34.
We all would have loved Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan to be there until the end. Nevertheless, a chase of highest quality.
Jashan manao.…— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima)
32-4 to chasing down 248 in a semi final! Very well done Boys in Blue on reaching our consecutive fifth final 🐠of🗹 the 👏🇮🇳
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath)
India make it to their fifth consecutive Men’🍬s🌠 Final 🎉
— ICC (@ICC)
Can see so much of Shai Hope in Sachin Dh🐼as’s coꦦil and bat swing.
Wonderful compos🍒ure and poise to this partnership between Sachin aꦿnd Uday👏👏👏.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝘀, You beauty. 💙🇮🇳
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari)
A crucial 96 after walking in to bat at 32/4 🙌
Sachin Dhas' knock was instrumental in India's victory in the semi-final 👏
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup)
De🔜fending champions India reach the final of U19 World Cup 2024
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Oru Sachin Uday-amaagiran 🔥
Well played Young lad! 9⃣6⃣ 👏🏽
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
From 32-4 to a place in the Final 🇮🇳💙
Take a bow 🫡— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 🙇
The young boys turned the tabꦗles to reach a step ♐closer to the ��🏏
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 in to U19 WC finals 💥👏
This is India's 5th Consecutive U19WC finals!
Overall 9th Final in 15 Tournaments!— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar)
The match, characterized by thrilling twists and turns🃏, showcased the determination and grit of both teams, with India ultim🦩ately emerging triumphant in a closely contested battle. With this victory, India solidifies its status as a powerhouse in U19 cricket, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated final showdown in the prestigious tournament.
