Two arch-rivals Pakistan and India will lock horn in the Semi Final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 on Tuesday at Potchefstroom, South Africa (PTV Sports).
PTV Sports Live to Telecast Pakistan vs India Semi-Final at 01:00 pm PST
Both the four-time former Champions India and two-time former Champions Pakistan remained undefeated in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020; though one of Pakistan’s matches against Bangladesh was washed out.
In the event which kicked off on January 17, a total of 16 teams participated divided into four groups. Pakistan was placed in Group C whereas India was in Group A.
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In the group stage, Pakistan U-19 team beat Scotland at Potchefstroom on January 19 by 7 wickets and then Zimbabwe on January 22 by 38 runs. Its match against Bangladesh on January 24 turned out to be a rain-interrupted game, and eventually ended without producing any results. On the other hand, India thrashed Sri Lanka, Japan, and New Zealand.
Two outstanding teams.
Recap on how both India and Pakistan made the 2020 #U19CWC semi-finals 👇 #INDvPAK | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/zmWRWi6Qbi
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 4, 2020
Later in the Quarter-Finals, India comfortably beat Australia Under-19s by 74 runs at Potchefstroom on January 28 while Pakistan clinched a six-wicket victory against Afghanistan at Benoni on January 31.
It’s the 13th Edition of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup since 1988. So far India has been the most successful team with four titles in 2000, 2008, 2012, and 2018. Having won a total of 58 ODIs out of 77 by 2018 World Cup, India’s winning percentage remained 76.31%.
Whereas Pakistan won the title in 2004 and 2006. By 2018, it recorded a 71.62% winning percentage with 53 victories in 75 games.
Pakistan T20I captain @babarazam258 has a very special message for #PakistanFutureStars ahead of #U19CWC semi-final against India.#WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/AEOWaogz9S
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 4, 2020
It’s worth noting that Pakistan hasn’t defeated India in the ICC Under-19 World Cup since 2010. In addition to that, Pakistan suffered a humiliating 203 runs defeat in the hands of India when they met at Christchurch on January 30, 2018 for the Semi-Final of ICC Under-19 World Cup.
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