Uday Saharan-Sachin Dhas in motion in U-19 World Cup© X (previously Twitter)
Indian U19 batting duo of skipper Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas established a brand new file for the very best fifth-wicket partnership in U19 cricket historical past on Tuesday. Saharan-Dhas achieved this file on the huge stage, the semifinals of the ICC U19 World Cup in opposition to South Africa in Benoni. After being diminished to 32/4 within the face of hostile opening bursts from the South African quicks, Saharan and Dhas got here collectively and steered the Indian innings with a match-turning 172-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Sachin made 96 in 95 balls, with 11 fours and a six whereas Uday caught round to attain 81 in 124 balls, with six fours. India gained the match by two wickets with seven balls to spare.
Uday is the highest run-maker within the U19 World Cup, with 389 runs in six matches at a mean of 64.83, with a century and three fifties. His finest rating is 100.
Sachin is the third-highest run-getter, scoring 294 runs in six matches at a mean of 73.50, with a century and a fifty. His finest rating is 116.
Coming to the match, India put the South Africa U19 group to bat first. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (76 in 102 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and Richard Seletswane (64 in 100 balls, with 4 boundaries and two sixes) hit essential half-centuries. South Africa made 244/7 in 50 overs.
Raj Limbani (3/60) was the choose of the bowlers for India. Musheer Khan (2/43), Saumy Pandey (1/38) and Naman Tiwari (1/52) additionally had been among the many wickets for India.
Within the chase of 245 runs, India was diminished to 32/4. However Sachin Dhas (96 in 95 balls, with 11 fours and a six) and skipper Uday Saharan (81 in 124 balls, with six fours) helped India again within the sport with an excellent 172-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Although India misplaced three wickets in the direction of the top, Limbani (13*) stored his nerves and gained India the sport, securing them one other closing.
Kwena Maphanka (3/32) and Tristan Luus (3/37) had been the choose of the bowlers for Proteas.
Skipper Uday Saharan was given the ‘Participant of the Match’ for his calm and composed half-century (81).
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