Let's get one thing straight. India vs Pakistan is the Mother of All Battles regardless of the sport, the level or the significance of the contest. Yes it will be pretty much young men facing off in the Under-19 World Cup semifinal on February 4 but the intensity will be no less. Due to political tensions between us, matches are few and far between, so one like this albeit an Under-19 one, cannot be ignored.
India had already booked their place in the last four with a 74-run win over Australia. Pakistan set up a date with the Boys in Blue when they brushed Afghanistan aside by 6 wickets in their quarterfinal clash. So it's Super Tuesday in South Africa as the two neighbours face off in what many have over the years described as a war without weapons.?
Led by Priyam Garg, India have players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kartik Tyagi to depend on. Pakistan's Haider Ali is the one to watch out for, as he is considered to be a rising talent in the game.?
We can call this the final before the final. The winner inches one step closer to the title. India are pushing for a 5th and a win over Pakistan would be an added bonus.?
So let's get ready for the rivals to face off. The time for talking is over. No tournament is complete without the two of them clashing. It adds that much extra spice to the flavour of the Under-19 World Cup. ??