The first semi-final of the ongoing Under-19 Cricket World Cup will be played between India U19 and South Africa U19 on February 6, 2024, in Benoni. India U19 defeated Nepal U19 in their previous contest, while South Africa confirmed their qualification to the semi-finals by defeating Sri Lanka U19 in their last match. Both sides are strictly committed to maintaining the same performance in the upcoming clash to secure a spot in the final of the tournament.
U19 World Cup 2024: India U19 remains Undefeated in the Super Six Round
India U19 secured victories in all the contests they played and are placed in the first position in Group-A’s table with 4 wins in 4 matches with 8 points and a net run rate of +3.155. Pakistan U19 side also won all the contests and is standing in second place due to a lesser run rate when compared to India. On the other side, South Africa won 3 contests out of the four and is placed in second place in Group 2’s table with 6 points and a current net run rate of +1.683.
Musheer Khan is expected to maintain the same form in Knockouts
India U19’s leading run-scorer of the tournament, Musheer Khan, will be the key batter for the Indian side in the upcoming clash against South Africa U19. He scored a total of 334 runs in 5 matches with an impressive batting average of 83.50 and a strike rate of 103.72, including 1 half-century and 2 magnificent hundreds.
On the other hand, Saumy Pandey is the leading wicket-taker from the India U19 side, with 16 wickets in 5 matches, an excellent bowling average of 6.62, and an impressive economy rate of 2.17, including the best bowling performance in the tournament of 4/19.
Historical Records Strongly favour the India U19 side for the upcoming clash
In the last five head-to-head contests between both sides, India U19 emerged victorious on four occasions, while one match was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The previous records strongly favour India as they prepare themselves to face South Africa U19 in the first semi-final of the tournament this Tuesday.
Fans on social media look extremely excited about the upcoming thriller between India U19 and South Africa U19.
