Aaron George's Masterclass: India's Triumph in U19 World Cup Semifinal

India triumphed over Afghanistan by seven wickets to reach the ICC U19 World Cup final, led by Aaron George's hundred and explosive innings from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. India will face England in the final, highlighting BCCI's successful junior cricket program.

In a thrilling ICC U19 World Cup semifinal, India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan, driven by a sterling hundred from Aaron George and explosive contributions from IPL stars Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. The victory sees India head to their 10th final, where they will confront England.

Afghanistan set a challenging target of 311, built on impressive centuries from Faisal Shinozada and Uzairullah Niazal. Despite early breakthroughs by the Indian bowlers, Afghanistan maintained a strong position, leading into India's record chase.

India's innings were marked by aggressive batting as Sooryavanshi's initial assault paved the way for George's meticulously paced century. Mhatre's timely fifty provided crucial support, ensuring India remained ahead of the required rate, showcasing the depth and capability of India's young cricket talents.