The India U19 team has already qualified for the U19 World Cup 2024 Final after beating hosts South Africa on February 6. Skipper Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas pulled an incredible heist in Benoni to take their side home. With the final scheduled to be played on February 11, the Men in Blue should be toiling hard in the nets.
Well, that’s not how the Uday Saharan-led team is preparing for the U19 World Cup Final. Instead of training in the gym or practicing in the nets, the India U19 has decided to watch the second semifinal to determine who they’ll face on the 11th.
With both the semifinals and the final being played in Benoni at Willowmoore Park, it makes sense for the Men in Blue to prepare for their opponent by watching them play live.
India’s highest wicket-taker Saumy Pandey, fast bowler Raj Limbani, and skipper Saharan were captured watching the intense PAK vs AUS U19 semifinal from the sidelines. Having already been tested by South Africa at Benoni, the Men in Blue will be ready for their upcoming challenge. India has faced Pakistan once, and Australia twice in U19 World Cup Finals.
India’s path to the U19 World Cup Final
Group Stage
Match 3: beat Bangladesh U19 by 84 runs
15th Match: India U19 win by 201 runs against Ireland U19
Match 23: beat USA U19 by 201 runs
Super Six
Match 25: beat New Zealand U19 by 214 runs
Match 33: beat Nepal U19 by 132 runs
Semifinal: beat South Africa U19 by 2 wickets
Final: Yet to be decided
