U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: India beat South Africa by two wickets to enter fifth straight final

India beat hosts South Africa by two wickets in the semi-final of the 2024 ICC Men’s U19 World Cup in Benoni on Tuesday.

The Indian colts entered their fifth straight final in the age-group competition, riding on the back of a 171-run fifth wicket stand between captain Uday Saharan (81) and Sachin Dhas (96).

The last time India failed to reach the final of an U19 World Cup was a decade back in the 2014 edition. Coincidentally, the 2014 edition in Dubai remains South Africa’s only U19 World Cup title win.

Led by bowlers Tristan Luus (3-37) and Kwene Maphaka (3-32), the hosts gave the defending champions a big scare at the Willowmoore Park.

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INDIA ENTER THE FINAL????

Captain Uday Saharan (81) and Sachin Dhas (96) stand out with a 171-run fifth wicket stand to help the defending champions through after they were reduced to 32/4.

India win by 2 wickets

RSA: 244/7 (50)
IND: 248/8 (48.5)

????: BCCI… pic.twitter.com/JIVHe7g8Wv— The Field (@thefield_in) February 6, 2024

Chasing 245 to win, India were reduced to 32/4 in 11.2 overs before Dhas joined hands with Saharan for the game changing partnership.

Fresh from his century in the last Super Six match, Dhas struck 11 boundaries and a six in his 95-ball stay as he lifted India past the 200-run mark before falling to a cleverly...

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