India’s Under-19 World Cup Team Members
Benoni: The match referred to as the final before the final in the U-19 World Cup. Hot favorites India take on hosts South Africa on Tuesday. Reigning champions India have marched into the semi-finals with five straight victories.
The greatest strength of this team is that it is not possible to highlight one or two players in India’s progress so far. Opener Arshin Kulkarni, one-down batsman Musheer Khan, captain Uday Saharan and finisher Sachin Das all scored centuries. Although he did not score a century, Akash Singh performed well as the opener and wicketkeeper Avnish Aravali as the finisher. Among the bowlers, pacer Naman Tiwary and left-arm spinner Soumi Pandey are India’s trump cards.
Tiwari’s newball partner Raj Limbani also provides excellent support. Musheer, Kulkarni and Saharan have been able to show all-round excellence. Pandey, who is also the vice-captain of the team, is third in the wicket-taking with 16 wickets. Among the run scorers, Musheer Khan and Saharan are in the top two positions.
Priyamshu Molia is the only batsman who has disappointed so far. In this situation, the possibility of replacing Rudra Mayur Patel cannot be ruled out. Rudra, who was the vice-captain of the team, was dropped from the first eleven due to constant out of form.
Pakistan will face Australia in the second semi-final. With this, the possibility of India-Pakistan final also becomes clear.
India had defeated South Africa twice in the tri-nation tournament held before the World Cup. However, South Africa are in good form now, having lost just one match in the Super Six. Their opening bowler Kwena Mafaka is the top wicket taker with 18 wickets. How effectively Indian openers Adarshi Singh and Arshin Kulkarni deal with Mafaka, who have taken five wickets three times in five matches, could be decisive in the outcome of the match.
2024-02-05 13:04:15
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