NEW DELHI: India’s talented batter Aaron George delivered when it mattered the most with a sensational century in the Under-19 World Cup semi-final. After India were set a stiff target of 311 runs, George played an innings that will be remembered for a long time.
🚨Aaron George scored Brilliant Hundred in the Semi final 🚨
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Very calm and cool while chasing 310 mammoth total, that too in the semi final.
Too good inning from Aaron.
He is technically well sounded batter, he rotates the strike very well.
Indian team future is bright 😎 pic.twitter.com/2SDLNZFeUp
Brilliant opening partnership
First, he came out to bat and put together a brilliant opening partnership with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 68 runs off 33 deliveries. George ensured India stayed ahead of the required run rate and kept the chase under control.
After Vaibhav’s dismissal, George built another crucial partnership, this time with Ayush Mhatre, adding 114 runs together. Their stand steadied the innings and laid the foundation for India to dominate the chase.
Century under pressure
Eventually, George brought up his century with a crisp boundary, finishing on 102 runs off 95 deliveries, which included 13 fours and two sixes. His calm and calculated innings kept India comfortably in control, with less than 40 runs required towards the end.
The innings highlighted his composure and ability to deliver under pressure, cementing his status as one of the tournament’s standout performers.
