India U-19 cricket team beat Pakistan U-19 by a huge margin of 203 runs in the semif-finals of U19 World Cup. Pakistan were bowled out for just 69. This is their heaviest defeat in Under-19 cricket.
The star for India while batting first was Shubman Gill. He lifted India to a formidable 272/9 after 166/5 with a magnificent 102*. The rest work was done by Indian bowlers. Ishan Porel finishes with 4/17 and restricted Pakistan to 69 runs. The total of 69 for Pakistan is their lowest ever in the history of the ICC U-19 World Cup.
India will now face Australia in the final on Saturday. Both teams have won the Under 19 World Cup three times each.
Here are the reactions from ex and current Indian senior cricketers:
Far superior performance than any side in the tournament. Congrats #TeamIndia. Just one step away from a huge milestone. The opportunity to play in a world cup final does not come everyday.. so, make the most of it. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/S0nlUXxuc8
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 30, 2018
That’s not just a win....it’s a rout. Best team in the tournament by a country mile...haven’t even broken a sweat thus far. Upwards and onwards. Well done, India ???????? #INDvsPAK #U19CWC
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 30, 2018
Congratulations 2 under-19 INDIAN cricket team on ur convincing win against arch rivals Pakistan. Special mention 2 shubman Gill for his outstanding century and to Ishan Porel for his outstanding bowling spell of 4/17 in his 6 overs ???? #U19WorldCup
— MANOJ INDIAN (@tiwarymanoj) January 30, 2018
Top Inn by our own lad #shubmanGill in U-19 India vs Pakistan World Cup semi final..so proud of you..keep going guys.. Cup Jeet kar aana hai.. All the best for the finals #Rahuldravid???????????? one more game guys ????????????????????????????????????????????????
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 30, 2018
Congratulations to the India U19 team. What a win against Pakistan they've played like real champions. Win the final now! #INDvPAK #U19WC
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 30, 2018
What an incredible performance by the Under 19 boys. Mighty impressed with the fielding and not giving Pakistan even an inch. As comprehensive as it gets. Best wishes for the finals #INDvPAK
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 30, 2018
Quality play with great dominance in all departments. Splendid display! Good luck for the finals. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/xdttwr8Y8K
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 30, 2018
That was brutal. What a win for our boys, thoroughly out playing Pakistan. Best wishes for the finals #INDvsPAK #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ij4HWfAJnk
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 30, 2018
What a routing that was. Brilliant win for our boys in the semi-finals. So proud of them. Best wishes for the finals where India has reached for a record 6th occasion #INDvsPAK
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 30, 2018
Well deserved win for India in the semis. #ShubhamGill and #IshanPorel ????. Best wishes for the finals... #PrithviShaw and the entire team. #ICCU19WorldCup #U19CWC
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 30, 2018