Indian U19 batting duo of skipper Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas established a brand new report for the best fifth-wicket partnership in U19 cricket historical past on Tuesday. Saharan-Dhas achieved this report on the massive stage, the semifinals of the ICC U19 World Cup towards South Africa in Benoni. After being decreased 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 greatest 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 greatest rating is 116.

Coming to the match, India put the South Africa U19 crew 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 have been among the many wickets for India.

In the chase of 245 runs, India was decreased to 32/4. But 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 recreation with an excellent 172-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Though India misplaced three wickets in the direction of the tip, Limbani (13*) stored his nerves and gained India the sport, securing them one other last.

Kwena Maphanka (3/32) and Tristan Luus (3/37) have been the choose of the bowlers for Proteas.

Skipper Uday Saharan was given the ‘Player of the Match’ for his calm and composed half-century (81).