Here's all you need to know about the upcoming live match between India U19 and South Africa U19 in India on OTT.
The red-hot Indian team is expected to be the firm favourite to secure a spot in the summit clash of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2024 as they face hosts South Africa in the first semi-final on Tuesday. While the defending champions India have progressed into the semis with five consecutive wins in the tournament, the Proteas have won four out of their five games, setting the stage for an exciting match.
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The Boys in Blue's semi-final against South Africa U19 is scheduled for Tuesday (January 6) at 1:30 PM IST at the Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium. Fans can catch all the action live on the Star Sports network and the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
During the Super Six stage, India extended their winning streak by securing victories in both matches. In the first match against New Zealand in Group 1, they emerged victorious by a margin of 214 runs. They maintained their winning momentum in the second game against Nepal, clinching a win by 132 runs.
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As for the Proteas, during the Super Six stage in Group 2, they continued their winning momentum by comfortably defeating Zimbabwe by 9 wickets. They followed this up with a commanding 119-run win against Sri Lanka.
The other two teams to make it to the semi-final clash are Australia and Pakistan, and the match will be held on February 8 at the same venue - Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
Squads:
India: Uday Saharan (c), Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avanish Rao, Saumy Kumar Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan, Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani and Naman Tiwari.
South Africa: Juan James (c), Esosa Aihevba, Raeeq Daniels, Kwena Maphaka, Dewan Marais, Nqobani Mokoena, Riley Norton, Romashan Pillay, Sipho Potsane, Ntando Zuma (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Richard Seletswane, Steve Stolk, David Teeger, Oliver Whitehead.
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