Raichandani 93 leads India into U19 Asia Cup final
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Captain Lakshya Raichandani made 93 as India beat Afghanistan by eight wickets in the second Under-19 Asia Cup semi-final in Oman on Thursday. Chasing 228, India reached 230/2 in 36.5 overs to book their place in the final.
Captain provides the platform
Raichandani struck 13 fours and a six in his 90-ball innings and was named player of the match. He and Aaryavir Sehwag put on 117 for the opening wicket, making a substantial dent in the target before Sehwag was dismissed for 51 from 57 balls. Sehwag hit four fours and four sixes.
Vineeth sees the chase through
Raichandani fell with India on 194/2, seven runs short of his century. VK Vineeth remained unbeaten on 57 from 62 balls, while Yashbardhan Chauhan finished on 16 from 14. Three Indian batters passed fifty, allowing the chase to finish with 79 balls remaining.
Eight wickets and a final place
Afghanistan had made 227/8 from their 50 overs at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, Ministry Turf 2. India lost only two wickets in reply. Their victory followed Pakistan’s nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the other semi-final, setting up an India–Pakistan final.