India beat Pakistan by 203 runs at Christchurch in the U-19 World Cup semi-final clash. But the moment that caught all cricket lovers’ attention was when a Pakistan U-19 cricketer walked up to Shubman Gill, the Man of the Match and tied his shoelaces. India and Pakistan do not have a cordial history but it was the sport of cricket that gave India and Pakistan cricket fans a moment to cherish. The moment celebrated sportsman spirit in the highest form.
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Here is the special moment from the high-octane clash.
#PAKvIND Sportsman Spirit At His Best _ __ #INDvPAK #FutureStars #U19WC #INDvsPAK #pakvsind pic.twitter.com/wwa9fgfQEm
— SAHIL SABHARWAL __ (@sahil_sabharwa) January 30, 2018
Earlier in the day, Prithvi Shaw won the toss and chose to bat on a good Christchurch wicket. India got off to a solid start as the openers put on an 81-run stand before India U-19 lost its first wicket. Shubman Gill then took charge and smashed a brilliant 102* off 94 balls. His innings was laced with 7 boundaries and he brought up his ton of the penultimate ball of the innings.
They are Rivals, Not Enemies. _
Moments of the match. _#U19CWC #INDvPAK #PAKvIND pic.twitter.com/01I9cvhje6
— Sounder (@itz_sounder) January 30, 2018
Quality play with great dominance in all departments. Splendid display! Good luck for the finals. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/xdttwr8Y8K
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 30, 2018
India set Pakistan a target of 273, but the Pakistani batting line-up folded for a paltry 69. For India, Porel was the pick of the bowlers, scalping 4 wickets.
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Congratulations team India.__ #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/B9cEI7wD92
— Tapan Sharma (@Tapan_999) January 30, 2018
India will now take on Australia in the summit clash on February 3. India cannot afford to be lacklustre, considering how we saw Pakistan beat the senior Indian team in the Champions Trophy 2017 Final after India beat Pakistan in the league stage.
