India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: IND's clinical showing seals 8-wicket win, sets up final vs PAK

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Great shot. He's been really impressive this tournament. Played on the up, straight back down the ground. High and handsome for six more.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: That has bothered him all tournament, hard-length ball which isn't there to hit which he has gone after. It's a poor shot, tries to go too straight, and just spoons it to mid-on. Poor shot selection, and he is still short of the big runs.

Suryavanshi, still no balls faced. 7/1.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: What a hit that is! Sees off the first few balls, but that's overpitched, and he doesn't need to be asked twice. Straight bat over the top, carries for six over the short boundary.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Here we go then. Mhatre and Suryavanshi won't hold back — they will want to wrap this up as soon as possible, with plenty of batting to come.

If Sri Lanka want a chance, wickets of both these stars of tomorrow needed almost immediately.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: That will be that for the innings, and India's bowlers have been dominant yet again. You have to think this won't be enough: 139 to chase down in 20 overs with Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the top of the order, and plenty of power scattered through the lineup.

We will find out soon. 139 to win and reach the final for India U-19.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Henil Patel picks up one wicket, and thinks he has a second two balls later – but that's a big no-ball! Had been a terrific over up to this point, but now a chance for a few bonus runs with the free-hit coming up.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Last over coming up and Seneviratne is hitting it well. How many can Sri Lanka get?

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Six, four goes Seneviratne! Important hitting to push this score forward. Every run is crucial.

118/6 with 3 overs to play.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Just 5 overs to play. Sri Lanka need to hope for a massive finish here – wickets have dried any momentum from their knock. Going to be very tough for them to be competitive against India's firepower from here.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Another great contribution by Trivedi in the field! New man Hilmy tries to cut it, but there's a fielder at short extra cover, and it's too close to him. Good low catch by Trivedi, and it's 84/6. Sri Lanka in deep trouble.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Kithma came in next and picked up a second-ball six to signal his intent. He tries to go after Chouhan again with a big slog sweep, but doesn't connect, hitting it to square leg and falling on just 7.

5 down, half the side gone.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The Sri Lankan captain has to walk off! Quicker one from Kanishk, the shot it one but he's just a little too early into it. Big leading edge, loops into the air and easily taken by short third.

73/4 now.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Good recovery from captain Dinsara and Heenatigala alongside him. Doesn't look too bad a score now, and they are getting set. Milking the spinners, but will also need to start picking up some big overs soon.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Three early wickets means Sri Lanka needing to take it easy, but going at 6 rpo for the time being. They will need to kick on quickly with 7 overs already through. 42/3 after 7.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Terrific fielding inside the circle! Dropped down for the quick single, but Vedant Trivedi senses it and is onto it so quickly. Excellent pickup and release at the striker's end, and the Sri Lankan batt can't make his ground even with a massive dive!

It's early disaster for Sri Lanka. 28/3 now.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Extremely good start by India's fast bowlers. At the stumps, quick, accurate, using the extra skid on offer to hurry the Sri Lankans. Keeping control of the match early on.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Chamuditha is one brave batter – fearless and effective! Devendran has been India's best bowler, but with the field up, the batter is not afraid to get crafty. Down on one knee, and scoops it over the keeper's head for four.

Next ball, tries to pull him across the line, and it's straight into the air for fine leg to grab onto! Deepesh is pumped – four matches in a row he has struck in his very first over.

25/2 now.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: He's deserved this wicket! Sigera tries to hit him over the top but doesn't get enough on it. Deepesh shuttles across and grabs onto it.

India will be happy with that important early wicket.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Chamuditha the aggressor early here. Hoicks it off a length over the leg-side for four, then jumps on a short and wide one through the off-side for four more.

15/0 after the first two overs.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: 5 dot balls, followed up by the first runs – the fielders are interested for a second off the top edge, but it just keeps flying, all the way over the boundary for six! Sri Lanka are off.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Perfect first delivery from Kishan Kumar Singh! Angles in with his left-arm angle to the lefty batter Chamuditha, and then swings away. Play and a miss, beauty. Swing on offer very early.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The two changes India made against Malaysia are reverted, as expected, as Pangalia and Mohan once again exit to have Aaron George and Henil Patel come in.

Sri Lanka also bringing in two changes at the top of the order and with one of the bowlers, on a pitch that will have added help for the seamers.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Clear skies, covers off, starting soon!

So here are the playing conditions: powerplay 1 between 0 and 4 overs, powerplay 2 between 5 and 15, and powerplay 3 between 16 and 20.

4 overs maximum for any bowler.

Exciting match ahead as Sri Lanka get things started with the bat. Awaiting team news.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Some good news from Dubai as it seems we are set to go ahead with the match! Toss reportedly took place just 10 minutes ago, with India winning and opting to chase. We should be getting some action very soon!

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Unfortunately no updates yet, positive or otherwise. India will know that this probably helps them, given that a shorter game adds randomness, and takes away from their position as slight favourites being telling.

Sad way for the Lankans to potentially be dumped out of the tournament.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: 2:02 PM local is the official time before the game will be called off – 3:32 PM IST. Not far from it at all if we must get action started. India stepping closer and closer to the final with every ticking minute.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Toss has taken place over at the Sevens Stadium which has dried out faster than the ICC Academy. 27 overs a piece in that one, where Bangladesh will bat first. We will bring you updates from that one as well.

Hoping for some action in this semifinal, but only an hour left before a washout.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: At this point, if there is set to be any action, the plan will be to stack power closer to the top of the order. India will be happy with their opening pair, but promotions might be on the cards for players like Kundu and Chouhan, who have shown ability to hit the long ball.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Meanwhile it is good news for reports from the Sevens Ground, where Bangladesh and Pakistan will prepare to face off starting at 1 PM local, 2:30 PM IST.

We will bring you more information from both matches as and when we hear them.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: So India have arrived at the venue from the hotel, and the covers have somewhat come off as players warm up in the dry areas across the pitch.

The area of concern is a small patch very close to the playing surface, where an area of mud makes it risky for the players. Officials in discussion.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The rain and wet outfield still causing problems, it seems. Awaiting any sort of update from the field in Dubai, with the broadcast currently showing highlights and not live pictures. Hopefully some information soon.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: We are at a stage where we have begun losing overs from this contest at a considerable rate. Roughly 2 PM local or 3:30 PM IST is the cut-off for a full 20-overs-a-side contest – so hopefully any sort of positive news before that. Deciding this on a technicality would be a shame.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: An image from the official Bangladesh cricket board regarding their own semifinal, against Pakistan at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The match yet to begin their either, as the pitch is inspected.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: If he gets the chance, it will be in a shortened game – and in that kind of environment, the threat he possesses increases tenfold. He doesn't need an invitation to get going from ball one, and if he finds his range early, just forget about containing him. He will strike at 170-180 plus.

Needs to add a small touch of consistency between performances, and that will only come with experience. But the talent is unreal.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Arguably India's most impressive find from this tournament has been fast-bowler Deepesh Devendran. Devendran has been used as first-change bowler in all three matches, coming on around the 8th or 9th over, and has managed to strike in his first over in each of the three group matches.

He has been a massive wicket threat, finding pace off the pitch and steepoling bounce. With 10 wickets in 3 matches, leading the wicket-taking lists.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: The player who sits atop the run-scoring charts is wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu in the wake of his sensational 209* against Malaysia. The lefty has looked impressive in most of the matches, either finishing things off or giving impetus through the middle, but he looked absolutely unstoppable in the last group stage match.

Suryavanshi isn't too far behind in fourth place, and fans know by now that when he goes big, it's almost impossible to stop him.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Unfortunately, covers are still on and the inspection has been delayed further due to a drizzle. Sri Lanka will be very nervous knowing what a wash-out means for them.

Still 2.5 hours until that eventuality. Look forward to hopefully bringing some more positive news soon.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: Hrishikesh Kanitkar, who coaches this Indian team, speaks to the broadcasters – reveals the Indian team is still at the hotel.

‘It’s a pity the weather has turned up and the full match won't take place. It's been a good journey as always, the Asia Cup prepares teams for the World Cup. We've learned a lot as coaches going forward.

It's been a team performance and individuals have turned up but not the same ones every time. It's good to see them working under pressure against good teams.

Prep so far has been very good (for WC). We're going to cover all bases, and the way the boys are playing, everything looks good so far. It will be tough competition but we will be ready for it.

It's rained, the umpires need to conduct inspections, and we will leave it to them. We want the boys to have the mind on the game and not switch off.

They keep learning, it's a learning process, they'll continue coming through the ranks. They'll keep growing and getting better.'

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: From this squad, two players saw their names come up in the IPL auction that took place earlier this week – these were Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan, both of whom were picked up by defending champions RCB, and will now get the chance under Virat Kohli's tutelage, amongst many others.

They join Mhatre and Suryavanshi in the IPL, but keep an eye on several of these players as they are called up to be net bowlers or to gain experience with the franchises before next year's auction.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, U-19 Asia Cup Semifinal: When we do get to the match, one of the key things to focus on will be if Ayush Mhatre can be amongst the runs in a substantial way. He's gotten a start of two, looked to be positive, but hasn't had the best tournament with regards to converting them into substantial scores. The Indian batter and captain will want to change things up now that the finals are on the line.