Potchefstroom: Riding on scintillating knocks of openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (105* off 113) and Divyansh Saxena (59 off 99), India thrashed Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first semi-final to reach 3rd ICC U-19 World Cup successive final, here on Tuesday.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 105 unbeaten off 113 while Divyansh Saxena scored 59 off 99 as India chased down the target of 173 runs in 35.2 overs with 10 wickets in hands and 88 balls to spare. The Indian openers made a mockery of run chase by having a historic stand of 176 for the first wicket.
Earlier, India produced a clinical bowling performance to dismiss Pakistan for 172 at Potchefstroom. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal won the Man of the Match Award for his all-round performance in the match.(UNI)