Christchurch, Jan 30 (IBNS): Riding on Shubman Gill's sensational hundred, India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by mammoth 203 runs to cruise to the final of the Under 19 World Cup here on Tuesday.
India posted 272 for the loss of nine wickets and then it was strong performance by bowlers that helped the winners bowl out Pakistan for 69 runs.
Gill hammered seven boundaries in his 94-ball 102 runs knock.
He remained unbeaten till the end.
Manjot Kalra (47) and skipper Prithvi Shaw (41) provided India the much needed start at the early phase of the innings.
Muhammad Musa picked up four wickets for Pakistan.
Pakistan came down to achieve a target of 273 runs but were left in tough position by Indian bowlers.
Rohail Nazir remained the top scorer for Pakistan with 18 runs.
Ishan Porel destroyed Pakistan by picking up four wickets by giving away 17 runs.
India will face Australia in the final.
Image: ICC Twitter page
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