Sachin Dhas, A Middle-Order Batter , India U19 :
In the semi-final clash of the Under-19 World Cup against South Africa, Sachin Dhas, a middle-order batter for the Indian Under-19 team, emerged as the hero with a remarkable 96-run innings. Facing a challenging chase, Dhas exhibited exceptional character and composure, earning praise from fans and cricket pundits alike on social media platforms.
South Africa set a target of 245 runs after batting first, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Richard Seletswane leading the charge with half-centuries. However, India’s Raj Limbani’s three-wicket haul restricted them to 244/7 in 50 overs.
India’s top order faced early setbacks, reminiscent of the senior team’s struggles, leaving them at 32/4. It was then that Dhas partnered with skipper Uday Saharan to stabilize the innings. While Saharan played the anchor role, Dhas displayed positive intent, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Dhas’s innings was a memorable one, comprising 11 boundaries and a six, before he was dismissed in the 43rd over with 42 runs needed for victory. Despite his departure, India secured a thrilling win in the 49th over by two wickets.
Fans were ecstatic witnessing Dhas’s stellar performance under pressure in a knockout game, expressing their admiration through various reactions. Notably, the official Twitter account of IPL franchise Punjab Kings drew parallels between Dhas’s knock and Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic innings in the 2011 ODI World Cup semi-final against Pakistan, where Tendulkar’s 85-run knock led India to victory.
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