India will take on Australia in ICC U19 World Cup final after defeating their arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals 203 runs at Hagley Oval.
What a performance by India U19s to book their place in the #U19CWC Final! Here's the highlights of their massive 203 run victory over Pakistan! ?? pic.twitter.com/998PfXj1SD
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 30, 2018
Tuesday was a special day for the neighboring Asian countries as both teams were fighting against each other for a place in the finals.
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As the game started, India looked more confident than Pakistan as Shubman Gill and Ishan Porel gave significant performances to ensure that the team reaches the final of ICC under 19 World Cup.
#U19CWC finalists! ??? #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/4UOVPZElKm
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 30, 2018
Gill scored an unbeaten century so that India could reach the total of 272/9. While Pakistan faced their heaviest defeat in the world cup as they got bundled out for mere 69 runs.
His fourth consecutive 50+ score at #U19CWC and his first century at the tournament – watch the highlights of a fantastic 102* from India's Shubman Gill in the semi-final! ? #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/S2R6ur7B2A
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 30, 2018
Veteran cricketer VVS Laxman accoladed Gill on social media
What a 100 from Shubman Gill.Played with a lot of maturity and responsibility.272 is a good score. Now the onus is on the bowlers. #IndvPak #under19worldcup
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 30, 2018
As the match progressed India got good partnerships in Gill and Harvik Desai later with Gill and Anukul Roy. Moreover, the opening wicket partnership of 89 runs between Prithvi Shaw and Kalra was a significant one for the team.
Moreover, Ishan Porel took 4 wickets along with the other bowlers Riyan Parag and Shiva Singh who scalped 2 wickets each.
Gill scored an unbeaten 102 runs and broke the record of the skipper Prithvi Shaw’s score of 94 to become the highest individual scorer for India in the tournament.
Shubman Gill is the Player of the Match for a fantastic 102* that set up a massive #U19CWC semi-final win! #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/xIpFEUXDdb
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 30, 2018
Shubman Gill had a fantastic world cup when he scored 341 runs in the tournament at an average of 170. Later, he took a marvelous catch in the second innings.
Pakistan failed to take over the match from the Indians when they missed a lot of run-out opportunities and dropped catches.
Pakistani player looked uncompetitive throughout the match as their highest partnership of the innings was only 20 runs between Muhammad Musa and Saad Khan.
Here they go! Pakistan need 273 runs to book a place in the #U19CWC final against Australia!#PAKvIND LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/aTD1zG1zCU pic.twitter.com/WQowDpLsXN
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 30, 2018
In the end, Abhishek Sharma took the last wicket of Arshad to earn a memorable victory for his team.
INDIA – #U19CWC FINALISTS! ??
Pakistan are dismissed for just 69 in a massive 203 run win for India!#PAKvIND scorecard ➡️ https://t.co/aTD1zG1zCU pic.twitter.com/JrXFtaMgfY
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 30, 2018
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, “Quality play with great dominance in all departments. Splendid display! Good luck for the finals. #INDvsPAK”
Quality play with great dominance in all departments. Splendid display! Good luck for the finals. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/xdttwr8Y8K
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 30, 2018
While Harbhajan said,” Cup jeet kar aana hai.”
Top Inn by our own lad #shubmanGill in U-19 India vs Pakistan World Cup semi final..so proud of you..keep going guys.. Cup Jeet kar aana hai.. All the best for the finals #Rahuldravid??? one more game guys ????????????
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 30, 2018
