On Tuesday, India captain Uday Saharan expressed that the hard-fought victory against South Africa in the semifinals will significantly benefit his team in the ICC U-19 World Cup title clash on Sunday.
Despite their smooth journey in the tournament thus far, India faced a tough challenge against the Proteas, ultimately securing a narrow two-wicket victory in the last-four clash. This sets up a final showdown against either Pakistan or Australia on Sunday.
“It is a great feeling to reach the final. We got a taste of close games, and that will be good in the final. We don’t let the morale get low in the dressing room at all — our environment and coaches are superb,” Saharan, who was later adjudged man of the match, told the host broadcaster.
Saharan (81) and Sachin Dhas (96) formed a formidable 171-run partnership for the fifth wicket, steering India away from a perilous position of 32 for four while chasing 245.