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India U19 vs South Africa U19 LIVE
Raj Limbani continues from the other end. There's an appeal for a caught behind against Lhuan dre-Pretorius but is given not out by the on-field umpire. Steve Stolk collects another boundary by pulling a short ball through square leg. South Africa 12/0 after 3 overs
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Naman Tiwari, left arm pacer, is into the attack from the other end. Six runs off the over, including a boundary from Steve Stolk. South Africa 7/0 after 2 overs.
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FOUR! First boundary of this semi-final comes from Steve Stolk, who drives through the covers in brilliant fashion.
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Right. Raj Limbani opens the bowling for India. Lhuan dre-Pretorius takes strike first. There's enough movement and bounce on the pitch in Benoni. Pretorius is off the mark with a single towards third man. South Africa 1/0 after 1 over
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Time for LIVE action. Will India make another Under-19 Cricket World Cup final? Or will South Africa spring a surprise? Lhuan Pretorius opens the batting for South Africa along with Steve Stolk. Raj Limbani with the ball for India.
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One change in each team:
India: Naman Tiwari replaces Aaradhya Shukla
South Africa: Oliver Whitehead replaces Romashan Pillay
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Teams:
South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius(w), Steve Stolk, David Teeger, Richard Seletswane, Dewan Marais, Juan James(c), Oliver Whitehead, Riley Norton, Tristan Luus, Nqobani Mokoena, Kwena Maphaka
India: Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Priyanshu Moliya, Uday Saharan(c), Sachin Dhas, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avanish(w), Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Saumy Pandey
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Ed Rainsford and Abhinav Mukund analyse the wicket at Benoni’s Willowmoore Park:
“Wasn’t surprised they elected to field. Looks very dry. Ground staff informed no water on this surface for the last two days. India’s strengths are more pace. More assistance for pacers down the pitch.”
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India win the toss and captain Uday Saharan opts to field!
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India vs South Africa head-to-head record in U-19 World Cup:
Matches: 8
India won: 4
South Africa won: 4
While India dominate the H2H record against South Africa in Youth ODIs overall, the Junior Proteas are level with the ‘Colts in Blue’ as far as their record in the U-19 World Cup is concerned.
This includes the 2002 semi-final, in which the Hashim Amla-led South Africans defeated the Indian team led by Parthiv Patel. As well as the 2008 final, in which Virat Kohli led India to their second U-19 world title with a victory over the Proteas, led by Wayne Parnell in the final in Kuala Lumpur.
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India vs South Africa U-19 head-to-head:
Matches: 25
India won: 19
South Africa won: 6
South Africa have beaten India just once in U-19 ODIs in the last 10 years — registering a five-wicket win in East London in 2019.
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South Africa’s journey in ICC U-19 World Cup 2024:
Group Stage:
— Defeated West Indies by 31 runs
— Lost to England by 36 runs (DLS Method)
— Defeated Scotland by 7 wickets
Super Sixes
— Defeated Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
— Defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs
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Team India’s journey in ICC U-19 World Cup 2024:
Group Stage:
— Defeated Bangladesh by 84 runs
— Defeated Ireland by 201 runs
— Defeated USA by 201 runs
Super Sixes
— Defeated New Zealand by 214 runs
— Defeated Nepal by 132 runs
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India U19 vs South Africa U19 LIVE
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first semi-final of the 2024 ICC U-19 World Cup, with defending champions India taking on hosts South Africa at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Team India, one of the only undefeated teams so far in the tournament, will be eyeing their fifth straight appearance in an U-19 World Cup final while the Junior Proteas will be hoping to reach their first summit clash in a decade.
India U19 vs South Africa U19 preview: The 2024 ICC U-19 World Cup enters its business end on Tuesday with defending champions India taking on hosts South Africa in the first of two semi-finals in Benoni on Tuesday.
The ‘Colts in Blue will be eyeing a fifth consecutive appearance in the U-19 World Cup final and ensure they remain in the hunt for a second title on the trot and a record-extending sixth title overall.
South Africa, on the other hand, will be aiming to make only their fourth appearance in an U-19 World Cup final and their first in a decade. The last time they had reached the summit clash was in the 2014 edition, in which the Aiden Markram-led Junior Proteas clinched the title with a victory over Pakistan.
The two sides will face off at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni, which will host the other semi-final that takes place on Thursday, 8 February, as well as the final on Sunday, 11 February.
Squads:
India: Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Priyanshu Moliya, Uday Saharan (c), Sachin Dhas, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avanish (wk), Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Saumy Pandey, Aaradhya Shukla, Ansh Gosai, Dhanush Gowda, Naman Tiwari, Rudra Patel, Prem Devkar, Mohamed Amaan, Innesh Mahajan
South Africa: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Steve Stolk, David Teeger, Richard Seletswane, Dewan Marais, Juan James (c), Romashan Pillay, Riley Norton, Tristan Luus, Nqobani Mokoena, Kwena Maphaka, Martin Khumalo, Oliver Whitehead, Sipho Potsane, Ntando Zuma, Raeeq Daniels