Indian Under-19 team defeated South Africa by 6 wickets. Indian Under-19 team defeated South Africa by 6 wickets: Saharan scored a century, Musheer’s double performance; India will play lottery series final
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In Under-19, South Africa team was defeated by 6 wickets.
Players selected by Tostock India on Saturday at the ground in Johannesburg. Ahead of the Indian result, South Africa’s players were all out after scoring 256 runs in 50 overs. In reply, India scored 257 runs in 48.4 overs.
For India, captain Uday Saharan scored a century, while Priyanshu Maulia also played an inning of 76 runs. At the same time, Musheer Khan did a double performance by playing an inning of 5 wickets and 41 runs.
With the last win, India had secured the first place in the final. The team will face Afghanistan and South Africa in the final on January 10. The winner of the match will be there.
South Africa’s middle order failed
South Africa played for the first time. Luan Pretorius, who came to prominence, could score only 16 runs. Along with him, Steve Stock played an inning of four runs and scored 69 runs.
Wickets were being retailed from one side only. South Africa’s innings completely faltered. Captain David Tiger was out after scoring 17 runs, Tandos Juma 6 runs, Diwan Marair 32 runs, Romeshan Pillai 24 runs and Oliver Whitehead was out after scoring 4 runs.
Riley Norton and Sipho Pottson scored a few runs together in the final. Norton was out after scoring 32 runs and Potson was out after scoring 31 runs. Whereas, Vena Mapaka could score only 4 runs. Only Tando Soni is maintaining friendship in the final by scoring 7 runs.
For India, spinner Musheer Khan took 5 wickets. Whereas, Naman Tiwari got 3 successes. Whereas, Murugan Abhishek and Priyanshu Moliya got 1-1 wicket.
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India’s lead failed, middle order took charge
India’s opening batsmen Rudra Patel and Inesh Mahajan will not play. Patel was out after scoring 1 run and Mahajan after scoring 0 runs. Musheer Khan came at number three and entered into partnership with Captain Uday Saharan. Khan was out after scoring 41 runs. Later Saharan was supported by Priyanshu Molia. Captain Saharan was out after scoring 112 runs. Whereas, Moliya is creating fireworks by scoring 76 runs. Along with him, Areveli Dhananjay also remained at the crease after scoring 13 runs. India won the match by 6 wickets.
Waina Mapaka got 2 wickets for South Africa. Whereas Riley Norton and Sipo Posten got 1-1 success.
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South Africa did not get a single win
South Africa did not get a single win in the series. They lost by 7 wickets and 6 wickets in 2 matches against India. At the same time, the 47-run defeat against Afghanistan was suffered on the ground. Afghanistan also lost both the matches against India.
If the hosts win the match between South Africa and Afghanistan by a margin, then they will get a chance to reach the final, otherwise Afghanistan will face India in the big final for the trophy.