Twitter Reactions: India pummel Pakistan to a massive 203-run defeat to seal finals berth

The India U-19 team scripted history earlier today after decimating arch-rivals Pakistan by a staggering 203 runs margin in the semi-finals of the junior World Cup. With the win, the Men in Blue set up their summit clash against Australia on February 3. Both the nations have won three titles each, as we gear up for a high octane finale with the teams trying to get one better than their opponents.

The Indian colts have been flawless and looked in supreme form this tournament. Playing the second semi-final in Christchurch, India were the favorites of winning the game. The Men in Blue put up a clinical and comprehensive all-round performance ensuring they faced no hiccup once again in their unbeaten run so far at the ICC U-19 World Cup.

However, the mouth-watering contest featuring the two arch-rivals was reduced to a rather one-sided affair by Shubhman Gill’s battling century, followed by Pakistan’s miserable fielding show and then India bowlers pummelling Pakistan’s batting lineup to end things.

Electing to bat first, India posted a total of 271 at the end of their innings, courtesy a blinder of 102 from vice-captain, Shubman Gill. Gill remained ‘not out’ at 102, while Manjot Kalra and Prithvi Shaw scored 47 runs and 41 runs, respectively as the Pakistani bowlers’ evidently failed in their persistent attempt at taking wickets.

Chasing an achievable target and a spot in the championship finals, the Pakistan batsmen failed terribly to put up a decent fight and were bowled out for a measly 69 runs after just 21 overs. Rohail Nazeer remained the highest scorer with 18 runs, while as many as eight players on the team unable to get into double figures. Ishan Porel took four wickets in the match, in only six overs.

India once again established their dominion over Pakistan in ICC tournaments. After a loss in the CT finals last year, the win comes as a bittersweet victory for all Indian fans. And the Twitterati did not miss out on the chance of celebrating this massive win. Soon enough India won, Twitter exploded lauding and heaping praises on this bunch of young colts.

Here are some of the best Tweets

Far superior performance than any side in the tournament. Congrats #TeamIndia. Just one step away from a huge milestone. The opportunity to play in a world cup final does not come everyday.. so, make the most of it. #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/S0nlUXxuc8

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 30, 2018

Led by the heroics of this young #FutureStar, Shubman Gill, India will play their 6th final of the @ICC #U19CWC. He was a class apart today! Brilliant 100 and two outstanding catches. Well done ?? #IndvPak @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/hyaBAQCzAJ

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) 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

Congratulations to the India U19 team. What a win against Pakistan they've played like real champions. Win the final now! #INDvPAK #U19WC

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 30, 2018

Well deserved win for India in the semis. #ShubhamGill and #IshanPorel ?. Best wishes for the finals… #PrithviShaw and the entire team. #ICCU19WorldCup #U19CWC

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 30, 2018

That was brutal. What a win for our boys, thoroughly out playing Pakistan. Best wishes for the finals #INDvsPAK #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ij4HWfAJnk

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 30, 2018

What an incredible performance by the Under 19 boys. Mighty impressed with the fielding and not giving Pakistan even an inch. As comprehensive as it gets. Best wishes for the finals #INDvPAK

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 30, 2018

Top Inn by our own lad #shubmanGill in U-19 India vs Pakistan World Cup semi final..so proud of you..keep going guys.. Cup Jeet kar aana hai.. All the best for the finals #Rahuldravid??? one more game guys ????????????

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 30, 2018

Top knock #ShubmanGill great batting brother ????loved the temperament of yours !! #under19worldcup #indpak19 @ICC pic.twitter.com/cTxxoZQNAs

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 30, 2018

What a 100 from Shubman Gill.Played with a lot of maturity and responsibility.272 is a good score. Now the onus is on the bowlers. #IndvPak #under19worldcup

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 30, 2018

Shubman Gill, you beauty!

High pressure game ✓
India vs Pakistan ✓
U-19 World Cup ✓
Semi- Final ✓
India's first centurion ✓

Calm under pressure, the sensational Gill eases his way to a 93-ball ?

SHUBMAN GILL, REMEMBER THE NAME. A SUPERSTAR IS BORN. JAI HIND. #U19CWC

— Srini Mama ? (@SriniMama16) January 30, 2018

SHUBMAN GILL:

First player with SIX consecutive fifty-plus scores in Youth ODI History.

2nd player after Mehidy Hasan Miraz with FOUR consecutive fifty-plus scores in U19 World Cup History.#INDvPAK #U19CWC

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) January 30, 2018

Man, look at that swagger. “I talk like that cuz I can back it up” attitude from Shubman Gill. ?

— Samreen (@SamreenRazzaqui) January 29, 2018

Shubman Gill's 102 not out is the first ever century in India-Pakistan contests in the U19 World Cups. Previous highest: 85* by Salman Butt at Lincoln in 2002. #U19CWC

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 30, 2018

Congratulations 2 under-19 INDIAN cricket team on ur convincing win against arch rivals Pakistan. Special mention 2 shubman Gill for his outstanding century and to Ishan Porel for his outstanding bowling spell of 4/17 in his 6 overs ? #U19WorldCup

— MANOJ INDIAN (@tiwarymanoj) January 30, 2018

Is it just me or does Shubman Gill remind you of a right-handed Yuvraj Singh. Especially when he pulls and drives the ball. #U19CWC

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) January 30, 2018

Love watching @Shubman_Gill bat, this kid is special. Seem to have more time n the spunk #U19CWC

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) January 29, 2018

Ishan Porel leading India to the world cup final after Shubman Gill scored a heroic 100. Super stuff. #IndvPak #U19CWC

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 30, 2018

Shubman Gill is the FIRST player to score a CENTURY in India-Pakistan U19 CWC games. Salman Butt's 85* in 2002 was the previous highest score in Ind-Pak U19 CWC games. #INDvPAK #U19CWC

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) January 30, 2018