On Tuesday, India U-19 team defeated their Pakistan counterparts by 10 wickets in the first semi-final at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom to reach the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday. Apart from the toss, which India lost, the defending champions were completely ruthless and dominated their arch-rivals in all three departments. With this win, India became the first team to win a game in the knockout stage in the history of the tournament.
After India’s historic win, fans and former players showered praises for the young protege, Yashasvi Jaiswal who scored an unbeaten hundred — first by any Indian batsmen in this tournament. VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, and Mohammed Kaif were among several former players who heaped praise on the team’s outstanding performance.
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Former India opener Sehwag, who himself was part of the side that registered some memorable victories over Pakistan, tweeted, “Ab toh Aadat si hai !#INDvsPAK”.
Ab toh Aadat si hai !#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/HbBjwedqYz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 4, 2020
Laxman got impressed by the maturity shown by Jaiswal built his innings in a pressure game. Laxman also heaped praise on the Indian bowlers who bowled Pakistan out for a meagre 172 runs.
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Congratulating the Indian team to reach the final, Laxman tweeted: “So wonderful to see the composure of young Yashaswi Jaiswal and the relentlessness of the bowlers to just not let the opposition get away. A very easy win for India and a 3rd Successive World Cup Final appearance. Best wishes to the boys for the big finals #INDvsPAK”.
So wonderful to see the composure of young Yashaswi Jaiswal and the relentlessness of the bowlers to just not let the opposition get away. A very easy win for India and a 3rd Successive World Cup Final appearance. Best wishes to the boys for the big finals #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/VUyaBR9i6j
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 4, 2020
Another former Indian star Mohammed Kaif also hailed Team India’s dominating display on the field. He tweeted: “Five straight wins over Pakistan U19 since 2014! A 10-wicket win in the semis is some way to storm into the Finals! Congratulations #TeamIndia #INDvsPAK #U19CWC”.
यशस्वी भवः
Five straight wins over Pakistan U19 since 2014!
A 10-wicket win in the semis is some way to storm into the Finals!Congratulations #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 👏🏼#INDvsPAK #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/PK4OJIbyET
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 4, 2020
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also congratulated the team on their win.
Heartiest congratulations to Under-19 Indian cricket team for cruising to finals of U-19 World Cup by comprehensively beating Pakistan by 10 wickets in Semifinal.
Compliments to Yashasvi Jaiswal (105 not out) & Divyansh Saxena (59 not out) for their record opening partnership. pic.twitter.com/kBWN2tcihU
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) February 4, 2020
India will now take on either New Zealand or eastern neighbors Bangladesh who will be locking horns with each other in the second semi-final on Thursday. On Sunday, the final of the tournament will be played at the same venue and India will be looking to add the fifth title to their name.
