U19 World Cup 2024: India Beats South Africa by 2 Wickets in Qualifier, Secures Place in Final

India clinched victory over South Africa by two wickets in an exhilarating qualifier match of the ongoing Under 19 World Cup in South Africa, securing their spot in the tournament final and ending South Africa’s journey.

With a target of 245 to chase, India’s start was shaky at 32/4. But then, the team rallied brilliantly, especially thanks to Captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas, who turned the game around with their amazing batting.

India clinches a spot in the final with an electrifying victory! 🎉🏏#TeamIndia #Cricket pic.twitter.com/tmqvIy8fa2

— ProBatsman (@probatsman) February 6, 2024

Sachin Dhas played a blistering innings, making 96 runs from 95 balls, while Saharan contributed 81 runs off 124 balls. Raj Limbani’s cameo was crucial, scoring an unbeaten 13 runs in just 4 balls.

Raj Limbani and Musheer Khan put on a bowling clinic, snatching three and two wickets each, which helped restrict South Africa to just 244 runs in their 50 overs.

Brief Score:

South Africa			244/7 (50)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius	76 (102)	Raj Limbani	3/60 (9)
Richard Seletswane	64 (100)	Musheer Khan	2/43 (10)
Juan James	24 (19)	Saumy Kumar Pandey	1/38 (10)

India			248/8 (48.5)
Sachin Dhas	96 (95)	Kwena Maphaka	3/32 (10)
Uday Saharan	81 (124)	Tristan Luus	3/37 (10)
Raj Limbani	13* (4)	Oliver Whitehead	0/17 (2)