IND vs SL, U19 Asia Cup, Semi-Final Highlights: India cruise into final after beating Sri Lanka

And that is it. India win this as George finishes the things with a four. They win this with 8 wickets in hand. India are into the final of the tournament.

India are now cruising well here. Malhotra came with some crucial boundaries when the team needed hom and he got to his fifty. India need 27 from 36 balls.

India are doing well here. Malhotra and George have built a strong stand after those two early wickets. India now need to carry on this and would need to up the ante as they need runs at over six an over.

India have a long batting line up. George, who scored a strong half ton against Pakistan, is still out there with Vihaan Malhotra. Abhigyan Kundu would come later. But India would not want to lose any further wickets anytime soon.

And this is a big wicket here. After two fours, Suryavanshi is gone now as Rasith Nimsara takes another one. He did not time this well and holed it tothe left of mid-on.

India have lost Ayush Mhatre early in the chase. Rasith strikes as Mhatre top-edged this to mid-on. Aaron George is now in.

The Indian openers - Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre - are out in the middle. India need 139 to chase this down and make their way into the final. Off we go.

A brilliant final over by Henil Patel as he gives just seven runs in it. Sri Lanka tried slogging some but have managed to make 138/8 here. India would not worry much about this as this is not that big total.

Heenatigala has been dismissed too. Patel strikes after that expensive over. Sri Lanka are seven down for 136.

Sethmika Seneviratne might have infused some momentum in the death overs as he slams a six and a four to collect 14 runs off the 17th over. SL 123/6 after 18 overs.

Sri Lanka have crossed their hundred in the 16th over but they are still not heading towards a score that can challenge India. Anything below 160-170 should be easy for the hard-hitting Indian line-up.

Sri Lanka are kicking themselves here. Sixth one down now as Khilan Patel strikes as well. A sharp catch at backward point as Hilmy has been dismissed too. SL 84/6 after 13.

Chouhan has two in the over now as he removes Kithma Withanapathirana. He hit a brilliant slog sweep six earlier in the over and has now been dismissed on the same shot as he does not connect this well. The deep mid-wicket holds this one and Sri Lanka have now lost half of their side.

Sri Lanka have now lost their fourth one too. Captain Dinsara now walks back as India are all over Sri Lanka here. Chouhan gets Dinsara, who top-edged this to short third. SL 73/4 after 11.1 overs.

Sri Lanka have laboured past 50 in this innings. They have got to their fifty in 8.1 overs for the loss of three wickets. India on top as SL need to score big runs, considering this is a 20-over per-side game.

Kavija Gamage has been run-out. A big mix-up here between Gamage and Vimath Dinsara as the former has been run-out. Sri Lanka lose their third and are in major trouble here at 28/3 after 5.

And Deepesh Devendran has struck too. He is India's chief destructor and he strikes once again. Deepesh removes the other opener in Viran Chamuditha now. A short of a length as the batter looked to pull it but got a top edge on it. Easy takings for Kishan Kumar Singh as Sri Lanka lose their second.

And Kishan strikes. He gets the first one as he dismisses Dulnith Sigera. This was pitched up as the batter looked to go over mid-on. Did not get the middle of it as the mid-on fielder took a fine catch there. SL 15/1 after 2.4.

India would be looking for early wickets here, while Sri Lanka would be aiming to set the tempo up for this innings at the start. Henil Patel is up from the other end. Kishan got good swing from his end. 

Sri Lankan openers - Viran Chamuditha and Dulnith Sigera - are out in the middle in this rain-hit game. Kishan Kumar to open the attack for India U19. Off we go in this first semifinal.

India U19 (Playing XI): Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Kishan Kumar Singh

Okay, the toss has finally taken place and it is India who have won the toss. They have opted to bowl first.

The clash has officially been shortened to 20 overs. A game that was promised to be a 50-over affair has been shortened to a T20 game. Toss to happen soon.

Wait a minute! The official coverage for the game is expected to begin at 3:20 pm IST.

The game between India and Sri Lanka is still delayed. No update on it so far. Toss should be expected soon but no official word on the same. 

The game is set to begin in the second semi-final. Pakistan have opted to bowl in the second game, the side will hope for a good performance as they aim to book a berth in the final.

The rollers were on the pitch, and the stumps were being lodged, which is a positive sign. We could see the game being played here very soon.

An update was shared that stated that toss in imminent in the second semi-final between Pakistan and Bangladesh soon. It is likely that the rain gods have heard the pleas of the Men in Green.

The covers are finally off, and the officials are out inspecting the pitch. The Indian team has arrived at the venue. It looks like we are going to have a match here. 

The play is still delayed due to wet outfield in Dubai. Both the semi-finals have been delayed, and if there is no game today, it could spell trouble for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The game is still delayed here. There is ever-growing frustration among the fans. Always remember that the cut-off time for a 20-over clash is 2:02 pm according to Dubai time.

Many eyes would be set upon 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tonight. The star batter is one of the most important members of the side, and it could be interesting to see how he fares in the upcoming clash.

The umpires are yet to come onto the ground to check the surroundings here in Dubai. Last we checked, there were plenty of puddles on the ground, but with the rain stopped, all of that should have been cleared up by now.

There has been no new updates as of yet. The game is still delayed. An inspection is on the cards in the coming minutes, and the umpires should be out in the middle soon.

It is worth noting that the 2nd semi-final game between Bangladesh and Pakistan is facing the same fate as the first semi-final. The game has been delayed due to wet outfield as well. 

With a significant dealy in the start of the proceedings, a shortened game is definitely on the cards here in Dubai. It is likel that 50 overs wont be bowled from each side here.

In bad news for the fans, the covers are back on the pitch. The umpires on the field are inspecting the conditions. There is no sun, but there is no rain either. The puddles are being cleared up, and it could be interesting to see when play can continue. 

The surface at the ICC Academy in Dubai has been a sporting wicket in the tournament so far. Runs have come easily to the batters in the recent games, and the same could be in the case in the upcoming clash as well. 

The outfield is still quite wet in Dubai, and the game could be delayed further. However, there is still plenty of time left for the cut-off, and a full game is still expected. 

India U19 Squad: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Harvansh Pangalia, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, Aaron George, Yuvraj Gohil

Sri Lanka U19 Squad: Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Kithma Withanapathirana, Kavija Gamage, Vimath Dinsara(c), Chamika Heenatigala, Dulnith Sigera, Aadham Hilmy(w), Sethmika Seneviratne, Rasith Nimsara, Tharusha Navodya, Mathulan Kugathas, Vigneshwaran Akash, Tharusha Nethsara, Sanuja Ninduwara

With the clash all set to kick off soon, it could be interesting to see which player makes the biggest contribution. Many eyes would be set upon Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. However, the contribution of Abhigyan Kundu from the last game will not be forgotten any time soon!

There is still the problem of a wet outfield in Dubai. The rain has stopped, and there should be a check again soon; the toss is imminent. Stay tuned as we could have live action on very soon!

It is interesting to note that Sri Lanka finished in second place in their Group of the U19 Asia Cup. With three matches played, the side won two matches, and lost one. Taking on team India could prove to be a daunting task here in Dubai for the side.

It is worth noting that the cut-off for a 20-over game tonight is 2:02 PM. The rain has stopped in Dubai, and the conditions are being checked as of now.

It is worth noting that team India is yet to lose a game in the ongoing U19 Asia Cup. The side won three out of three games in the group stage, and they will hope to maintain the winning run in the semis as well!

A similar story here in Dubai, the toss has been delayed due to rain! Fans will have to wait for some time to see the game begin here!

Welcome to our live coverage of the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup 2025! Today we have India U19 taking on Sri Lanka U19 in the first semi-final of the competition. The two sides will take on each other at the ICC Academy in Dubai hoping to make their way into the final!