The Under-19 team from India secured their place in the semifinals of the One-Day World Cup when they defeated Pakistan in an important match. The team lost three wickets when they reached 47 runs which created doubts about their ability to win again after losing to Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. India achieved a 58-run victory which allowed them to finish first in Super Six Group 2. England finished second in the group.
India’s Batting Performance
- India batted first and scored 252 runs in 49.5 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided a good start with 30 runs off 22 balls, including five fours and a six. India lost their first three wickets when captain Ayush Matre got out without scoring. Aaron George contributed only 16 runs. Vedant Trivedi played a determined innings, scoring 68 runs from 98 balls. The two batsmen, Ambrish and Kanishk, provided essential runs to help the team regain control of the match. The total score increased because extraball deliveries produced 14 runs.
- Pakistan's bowling attack created initial challenges that put India in a difficult situation. Abdul Subhan took 3 wickets for 33 runs and Mohammad Saim claimed 2 wickets for 69 runs. The team received bowling support from Ali Raza, Sayyam, and other players.
Pakistan’s Chase and Collapse
- To reach the semifinals, Pakistan required 253 runs. The team reached 151 runs with 3 wickets down because Usman Khan scored 66 runs while Hamza Zahoor and Farhan Yousuf scored 42 and 38 runs respectively. The Indian bowlers gained control of the situation. Captain Ayush Matre, who failed with the bat, took 3 wickets for 21 runs, applying pressure in the middle overs. Khilan Patel also bowled effectively, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs.
- Pakistan lost all their batsmen when they reached 194 runs after 46.2 overs. Their middle-order collapse prevented them from chasing the target.
Key Scores
India Innings (252 all out in 49.5 overs):
- Vedant Trivedi 68
- Kanishk 35
- Ambrish 29
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi 30
Extras 14
The team lost their wickets throughout the match at these specific points 1-47 2-47 3-47 4-109 5-147 6-182 7-200 8-250 9-251
The Pakistan team bowled with these results:
- Abdul Subhan 3/33
- Mohammad Saim 2/69
- Ali Raza 1/56
- Sayyam 2/69
Pakistan Innings (194 all out in 46.2 overs):
- Usman Khan 66
- Hamza Zahoor 42
- Farhan Yousuf 38
Bowling (India):
- Ayush Matre 3/21
- Khilan Patel 3/35
- Kanishk 1/30
- Ambrish 1/26
- Henil 1/30
The second semifinal between India and Afghanistan will take place after Australia faces England in their first semifinal.
