Twitter left in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal after his match-winning knock against Pakistan
India continued their dominant run at the U-19 World, becoming the first team to reach the finals. Their semi-final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan was much-hyped before a ball was even bowled. But once the match started, it wasn’t even a contest as India outmatched Pakistan in all the three departments of the game. India’s 10-wicket win was one of the most lop-sided knockout matches in the history of the tournament. The Indian boys will now face the winner of the semi-final between Bangladesh and New Zealand in the final. The undisputed star of the show for India, in their dominant effort, was opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The Mumbai batsman hit a sensational century, scoring an unbeaten 105 in only 113 deliveries. He looked calm and composed during his knock, showing maturity far beyond his age.
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Some well-known faces in the game were left highly impressed with Yashasvi Jaiswal and earmarked him as a future superstar. They took to Twitter, to voice their appreciation of the opener, lavishing praise upon him. Here we take a look at a few of the best reactions:
Some serious swag this from Yashasvi Jaiswal. These Under 19 boys are something else. One-sided. #INDU19VSPAKU19
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 4, 2020
I think we’ve seen something very special today in Yashasvi Jaiswal. First time for me watching him live. A young guy who can pace his innings to the teams needs. He understands batsmanship. First ICCU19CWC💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. pic.twitter.com/1PacjWbZl2
— Ian “ Ja Mo” Bishop (@irbishi) February 4, 2020
Heartiest congratulations to Under-19 Indian cricket team for cruising to finals of U-19 World Cup by comprehensively beating Pakistan by 10 wickets in Semifinal.
Compliments to Yashasvi Jaiswal (105 not out) & Divyansh Saxena (59 not out) for their record opening partnership. pic.twitter.com/kBWN2tcihU
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) February 4, 2020
This Yashasvi Jaiswal could become a very ‘Yashasvi’ top order batsman. #ICCU19WorldCup
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 5, 2020
So wonderful to see the composure of young Yashaswi Jaiswal and the relentlessness of the bowlers to just not let the opposition get away. A very easy win for India and a 3rd Successive World Cup Final appearance. Best wishes to the boys for the big finals #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/VUyaBR9i6j
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 4, 2020
Ab toh Aadat si hai !#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/HbBjwedqYz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 4, 2020
From living in a tent and selling paani puri to playing as an opener for India Under 19 and leading the team’s charge into the final of the World Cup, Yashwasvi Jaiswal is turning out to be remarkable story of young talent finding its way to the top in India despite handicaps
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 4, 2020
Yashasvi Jaiswal. Special player. #IndvPak #U19WorldCup
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 4, 2020
Can a Victory be sweeter than this? Yashasvi Jaiswal & Divyaansh Saxena, take a bow you two. What a show! The young boys make India so proud today. Congratulations Priyam Garg and #TeamIndia U-19. Just a step away from the #U19CWC @BCCI @ICC #INDvsPAK #yashasvijaiswal pic.twitter.com/wcWckWHK0J
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) February 4, 2020
