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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 06, 2024, 13:28:49 IST
Red-hot India will be firm favourites to book a place in the summit clash of the ongoing U-19 World Cup when they take on hosts South Africa in the first semifinal today. Defending champions India have marched on into the semifinals on the back of five consecutive wins in the tournament, with their exciting talent putting up a fine all-round show to ensure their dominance.Read Less
Done and dusted with the pre-match proceedings and it is now time to play.
We are minutes away from the start of this game. But first, the two sets of players will line-up along with their mascots for their respective national anthems. It will be the national anthem of India first, followed by the national anthem of South Africa.
PITCH REPORT - Ed Rainsford is pitchside and says that there is a nice breeze blowing and adds that on one side, the boundary is 82 meters and on the leg side is just 58 meters. Abhinav Mukund joins him and says that he isn't surprised India decided to bowl first. Adds that the pitch is quite dry but the pacers have had more success and there is a bit more grass on the pitch as well.
Pitch Report
"Long hit down the ground - 82m but the leg side boundary is 67m. Not surprised to see India bowl first, they bowled first in the series before the World Cup. The surface is quite dry, and pacers have been more effective on this track. This is a little more grass in the 6-8m mark. India need to ensure SA don't get to the a fast start, make use of the conditions" - Ed Rainsford and Abhinav Mukund
Juan James, the captain of South Africa Under-19 says they would have liked to bowl first as well but will now have to bat well. Adds that they want to enjoy it and play for the home crowd. Mentions that they are quite comfortable and have played against this opposition in recent times. Also informs that they have one forced change to the Playing XI.
India Under-19 skipper, Uday Saharan says that they will bowl first as there will be something in it early on. Adds that they are prepared to bowl first and just didn't get the opportunity. Mentions they are well-prepared and just want to execute their plans. Informs of one change from the last game.
South Africa Under-19 (Playing XI) - Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Steve Stolk, David Teeger, Richard Seletswane, Dewan Marais, Juan James (C), Oliver Whitehead (In for Romashan Pillay), Riley Norton, Tristan Luus, Nqobani Mokoena, Kwena Maphaka.
India Under-19 (Playing XI) - Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (C), Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Aravelly Avanish (WK), Murugan Abhishek, Naman Tiwari (In for Aaradhya Shukla), Raj Limbani, Saumy Pandey.
TOSS - India Under-19 win the toss and they will BOWL first.
Defending champions India have marched on into the semifinals on the back of five consecutive wins in the tournament, with their exciting talent putting up a fine all-round show to ensure their dominance.
If the batters have buried the opponents under a mountain of runs, the bowlers have delivered wins that have exceeded a minimum of 130 runs in terms of margins.
Across departments, it will be tough to point out a singular force behind India's juggernaut, particularly in last few games.
Red-hot India will be firm favourites to book a place in the summit clash of the ongoing U-19 World Cup when they take on hosts South Africa in the first semifinal today.
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