ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 Semi-Final 1, India Vs South Africa

Five-time champions India survived a nervy chase to beat hosts South Africa by two wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Tuesday. Skipper Uday Saharan (81 off 124 balls) and Sachin Dhas (96 off 95) resurrected India with a 171-run stand in 187 balls. Chasing a 245-eun target, India were 32/4 in 11.2 overs. Earlier, opting to bowl, India restricted South Africa to 244/7. Raj Limbani (3/60) was the pick of the bowlers, while Musheer Khan (2/43) claimed a brace. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (76 off 102) and Richard Seletswane (64 off 100) were involved in a 72-run stand for the Proteas. India will take on Australia or Pakistan in their ninth (fifth consecutive) final on Sunday.

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Updated on: 7 February 2024 10:14 am

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Captain Uday Saharan of India speaks to his side in the huddle ahead of the ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Steve Stolk of South Africa plays a shot during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against India at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Naman Tiwari of India in bowling action during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Arshin Kulkarni of India bowls during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Richard Seletswane of South Africa plays a shot as Aravelly Avanish of India keeps the wicket during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match at Willowmoore Park on February 06, 2024.

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Musheer Khan of India celebrates the wicket of Lhuan-Dre Pretorius of South Africa during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match at Willowmoore Park on February 06, 2024.

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Dewan Marais of South Africa plays a shot during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against India at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Raj Limbani of India in bowling action during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Tristan Luus of South Africa plays a shot during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against India at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Kwena Maphaka of South Africa celebrates the wicket of Adarsh Singh of India during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Arshin Kulkarni of India plays a shot during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Tristan Luus of South Africa celebrates the wicket of Arshin Kulkarni of India during their ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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Sachin Dhas of India plays a shot during their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final match against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa on February 06, 2024.

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India captain Uday Saharan and teammates celebrate following their ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-final win over hosts South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 06, 2024.