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India vs Pakistan, ICC U 19 World Cup 2020 Highlights: Ton-up Yashasvi Jaiswal, bowlers power India into final
Ind vs Pak: Catch highlights of the semi-final between India and Pakistan from the ICC U19 World Cup
As it happened: The Indian opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyansh Saxena powered India to a 10-wicket victory with Jaiswal slamming a breath-taking century as well. The southpaw cracked an unbeaten 105, which he reached by slamming a huge six off the last ball of the match. Earlier, India dismissed Pakistan for just 172 in 43.1 overs. Apart from skipper Rohail Nazir (62) and opener Haider Ali (56), none of the other batsmen could trouble the Indian bowlers as seven other batters were dismissed in single digits. Sushant Mishra was the pick of the bowlers for India as he ended with outstanding figures of 3/28. Kartik Tyagi and Ravi Bishnoi also chipped in with couple of wickets for India.
7:40 hrs: Yashasvi Jaiswal finishes off in style as he hits a massive six to complete his century and also take India over the line against Pakistan. India have made it into their third straight Under 19 WC final by thrashing arch-rivals Pakistan by 10 wickets.
7:31 hrs: Calm before the storm! The Indian batsmen seem to have gone in snooze mode as they have scored just 10 runs in the last three overs. Considering India are on the cusp of win, these few good overs from Pak won’t make a difference.
7:24 PM: 150 run partnership comes up between the two Indian batsmen as they have put the team on cusp of another finale. Yashasvi Jaiswal needs just 8 runs to cross the three-figure mark now.
7:19 PM: BOOM BOOM! Yashasvi Jaiswal is showing the full range of his shots now. He has hit two consecutive sixes and he is now looking to score a century. With these two hits Jaiswal also becomes the highest scorer of the tournament.
7:15 PM: FIFTY! Diyansh Saxena brings up his half-century. Saxena has played second fiddle to Jaiswal but he was the one who broke the shackles first. Has gone into his shell now and letting Jaiswal do the hitting.
7:05 PM: Another boundary for Yashasvi Jaiswal. The left hander has heaved that one over mid wicket. It is a matter of time now before India makes it to the final of the U-19 World Cup for the third straight edition.
6:40 PM: FIFTY! Yashasvi Jaiswal has slammed yet another half century. The star batsman has constructed his innings really well and also helped his partner as India look all set to overhaul Pakistan’s small total.
6:20 PM: Divyansh Saxena hits Aamir Khan through mid-wicket for yet another boundary. Saxena is targetting the left arm spinner and has succeeded in pushing the run rate up.
6:10 PM: The Indian openers have taken the score past the 50-run mark and Pakistan is yet to get a breakthrough. If this continues then India will coast to victory.
5:57 PM: And that’s caressed through the covers by Divyansh Saxena. He looked picture perfect with that drive through the covers. It seems like the Indian batsmen are batting on a different pitch. India are 33 for no loss at the end of 10 overs.
5:45 PM: At the end of 8 overs, India are 26 for no loss. Both Yashasvi and Divyansh are playing cautiously. They know the target is not huge and keeping wickets in hand will help as the pressure will not build.
5:35 PM: Yashasvi Jaiswal has a boundary under his belt and this has been a steady start for India.
5:15 PM: India begin chase of 173 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyansh Saxena opening the innings.
4:55 PM: Sushant Mishra finishes with outstanding figures of 3/28 as Pakistan are bundled out for 172 in 43.1 overs. Aamir Ali was the last wicket to fall as he top edged the ball into the hands of Siddhesh Veer at covers.
4:48 PM: Another one bites the dust as Pakistan lose their ninth wicket for 179. Tahir Hussain is the latest batsman to head back head back into the pavilion for 2.
4:42 PM: Sushant Mishra has done the trick for India as he gets rid of Rohail Nazir for 62. Pakistan have lost their eighth wicket but most importantly, the set batsman has headed back into the hut.
4:35 PM: 40 overs have been bowled and we now enter into the final 60 balls of the Pak innings. They have put up 166 for the loss off 7 wickets and Rohail Nazir will be very important if they are to get past 200.
4:25 PM: Indian bowlers are on a roll at the moment as Abbas Afridi is the latest Pakistan batsman to head back into the hut. Ravi Bishnoi traps him in front of the wicket to pick his second of the day.
4:17 PM: India have struck again as this time Kartik Tyagi castles Ifran Khan with a stunning yorker. Pakistan have lost their sixth wicket and are in danger of bundling out before the full 50 overs.
4:10 PM: Rohail Nazir continues to hold the innings from one end as he completes his well-deserved half-century. He has hit six boundaries so far but his strike-rate has been under 70 which needs to be moved up a bit.
4:00 PM: Ankolekar claims the wickets but it was made possible by Saxena as he took a brilliant diving catch at square leg to dismiss Haris. Pakistan have now lost half their side.
3:53 PM: Mohammad Haris has hit one six and one boundary in his short innings thus far as partnership seems to be building between him and Rohail Nazir, who is approaching a half-century of his own.
3:46 PM: Pakistan need a partnership here to have any chance of putting on a fighting total. 18 overs are remaining and Rohail Nazir holds the key to a score over 200.
3:38 PM: Pakistan batsmen have imploded out there in the middle and that has resulted in Qasim Akram being run out. Both batsmen ran towards the non-striker’s end after a mix-up and India picked their fourth wicket of the day.
3:25 PM: Pakistan have crossed the 100-run mark with Rohail Nazir and Qasim Akram trying to rebuild the innings. India have done well by picking up wickets and they would want to contain the batsman even further.
3:19 PM: Yashasvi Jaiswal comes into the attack and gets rid of Halder Ali for 56. The part-time spinner somehow forces the set batsman to hit the ball into the hands of Ravi Bishno at backward point.
3:12 PM: Half century for Haider Ali! Another half century for the youngster and this is a crucial innings for Pakistan. A good fifty off 70 balls and he needs to build on this now. PAK 90/2
3:03 PM: 21 overs gone and Pakistan are 80 for the loss of two wickets. India keep searching for the third wicket but the Pakistan batsmen are playing quite well. They have kept the runs flowing till now and the odd boundary has helped them in keeping the run rate in the green.
2:56 PM: This partnership is now looking quite threating for India as the duo of Rohail Nazir and Haider Ali have found their touch and they are looking quite comfortable against the bowlers. India need a wicket soon if they want to rattle their opponents once again. PAK 67/2
2:48 PM: A chance for India but it fell just short! A snorter from Akash Singh and Rohail Nazir could only manage to top edge it straight into the sky. The ball did come down quite quickly and the mid-on fielder was unable to complete the catch. PAK 57/2
2:39 PM: It’s time for a drinks break in Potchefstroom and Pakistan are 55 for the loss of two wickets. Rohail Nazir and Haider Ali have stitched together an effective partnership and this can be a good foundation for the side. If they can keep wickets till the final part of the game, it will not be a problem for them to accelerate.
2:31 PM: 13 overs gone and Pakistan are 47 for the loss of two wickets. India continue to be frugal as the opponent batsmen are toiling hard to score runs. Although the flow of run has stopped, Pakistan will be happy with how the two batsmen have steadied the innings somewhat.
2:19 PM: Pakistan captain Rohail Nazir is in the middle and he gets off the mark with a delightful boundary off the bowling of Ravi Bishnoi/ That was hit well through the covers.
2:17 PM: The first 10 overs are done then and it has been a disappointing start for Pakistan to say the least. Only 36 runs on the board at the loss of 2 wickets.
2:11 PM: Fahad Munir’s disappointing run at the crease finally came to an end as he was dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi. Fahad, who failed to score a single run in 16 deliveries, top edged the googly from Bishnoi and Atharva Ankolekar completed an easy catch.
2:03 PM: After some good fast bowling, India have gone with Ravi Bishnoi in the seventh over. Bishnoi has been a top performer for his side with the ball and the spinner has taken a lot of wickets in the tournament till now thanks to his variations. An interesting contest! PAK 27/1
1:55 PM: It has been a good show from both the India pacers - Kartik Tyagi and Sushant Mishra - till now. Although Pakistan did get the odd boundary, the line and length from the young fast bowlers have troubled them quite a bit and another wicket at this point will put India firmly in the driver’s seat. PAK 22/1
1:47 PM: Sushant looks in great form today. The pacer is getting a lot of bounce from the pitch. However, as soon as he pitches the ball up, Haider blasts him for a four.
1:40 PM: WICKET! It’s a big wicket for India, Sushant Mishra strikes early. Muhammad Hurraira looks to play a pull shot but gets a top edge and he is caught at short mid-wicket.
1:35 PM: Hurrarira is off the mark that’s a great boundary through mid-wicket to get started.
1:31 PM: Prodigious swing from Kartik Tyagi on the third delivery of the first over. The ball completes a semi-circle and yorks Haider, who manages to get some bat on that and it runs away for a boundary.
1:28 PM: Both the teams are out for the national anthem and this must be a great moment for these young lads, representing their country at an international level.
1:00 PM: Rohail Nazir, Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batsman has won the toss and he has elected to bat first in this crucial encounter.
