India thrash Nepal by 132 runs to storm into Under-19 World Cup semis | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Sachin Dhas and skipper Uday Saharan terrific tons were followed by all-round show from the bowlers as India hammered Nepal by 132 runs in their final Super Six game to enter the ICC Under-19 World Cup semifinals in Bloemfontein on Friday. With the easy win against the neighbours, India maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament and will next face hosts South Africa in the knock-out clash at Benoni on Tuesday.Dhas (116, 101 balls) and Saharan (100, 107 balls), who added 215 off 202 balls, lifted India from a tricky 62/3 to a formidable 297/5 after they opted to bat first. The tournament favourites, who now have eight points, then limited the Himalayan nation to 165 for nine.However, Nepal made a rather strong start to their chase reaching 65 for 1 in the 14th over before...