U19 World Cup: Defending champions India beat South Africa by 2 wickets to reach final

Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan stitched a crucial 100-plus-run partnership to guide India home as the Men in Blue chased the tricky 245-run target to reach the semi-final of the U-19 World Cup on Tuesday.

Earlier, South Africa put 244 for 7 by batting first, as opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 76 off 102 balls with the help of 3 sixes and 6 fours. Pretorius was supported by Richard Seletswane with 64 off 100 balls.

In the second semis, Pakistan will take on Australia at the Willowmoore Park.