India vs Sri Lanka, U19 Asia Cup semifinal Highlights: Vaibhav Suryavanshi stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: It's India vs Bangladesh in the final

IND vs SL Live Score: It's all over! India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets to reach final

India are through to the final for the record ninth time. Skipper Mohamed Amaan completes the run chase in style, smashing a six off Praveen Maneesha in the 22nd over.

A dominant India cruised to the final of the 2024 ACC U-19 Asia Cup with a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the semi-final. India chased down the 174-run target in just 21.4 overs. The 13-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred with the bat, scoring 36-ball 67 and putting a 91-run stand for the opening wicket with Ayush Mhatre (34 off 28).

IND (175/3) beat SL (173) by 7 wickets

IND vs SL Live Score: India on the verge of victory

Skipper Mohamed Amaan and KP Karthikeya are taking it easy in the middle as India are almost through to the final.

India 160/3 after 20 overs, need 14 more to win

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: 150 comes up for India - 150/3 in 17.2 overs, need 24 more to win

The big opening stand has completely made the contest one-sided in Sharjah. India are cruising in their run chase.

IND vs SL Live Score: One more wicket for Sri Lanka

Viran Chamuditha strikes to dismiss Andre Siddarth to put a slight break on India's run chase. India are still on top as they need just 26 more to win the match.

IND 148/3 in 16.3 overs | Target 174

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Suryavanshi falls for 67

BOWLED! Big wicket for Sri Lanka. In-form Vaibhav Suryavanshi is bowled by Praveen Maneesha for 67 off 36 balls. The 13-year-old left-hander smashed five sixes and six fours during his knock.

IND 132/2 in 13.4 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: SIX! Vaibhav Suryavanshi on fire

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (66 not out) smokes Vihas Thewmika for a big six, his fifth of the innings.

IND 129/1 in 12.4 overs | Target 174

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: A glimpse of Suryavanshi's attacking game

IND vs SL Live Score: FIFTY for Suryavanshi!

WOW! Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi brings up his second successive half-century, off just 24 balls, with a massive six off Viran Chamuditha.

It brings up 100 for India too - 103/1 in 9.5 overs | Target 174

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Mhatre departs

Big Breakthrough for Sri Lanka. Vihas Thewmika gives his team a major breakthrough, dismissing Ayush Mhatre for 34 (off 28 balls). The wicket ends India's rollicking opening stand of 91 runs in just 8.3 overs. Mhatre hits seven boundaries in his short stay in the middle.

IND 91/1 in chase of 174

IND vs SL Live Score: India cruising in small chase

Brilliant from India openers. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (42*) and Ayush Mhatre (24*) are scoring runs freely in the middle for India in the run chase.

IND 79/0 in 7 overs | Target - 174

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: 50 comes up for India in 2.5 overs

BOOM! 4,4 - Ayush Mhatre brings up India's 50 with back-to-back fours off Mathulan Kugathas. India off to a flying start.

IND 53/0 in 2.5 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: Welcome Back!

Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi start the India run chase.

Target - 174

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: That's it! Sri Lanka all out for 173 in 46.2 overs

Good bowling effort from India. The bowlers led by Chetan Sharma (3/34) bundled out Sri Lanka for 173. Other wicket-takers for India are Kiran Chormale (2/32), Ayush Mhatre (2/27), Yudhajit Guha (1/19) and Hardik Raj (1/30).

For Sri Lanka, Lakvin Abeysinghe (69) and Sharujan Shanmuganathan (42) were the main contributors as they added 93 runs for the fourth wicket after losing three early wickets.

IND vs SL Live Score: Nine down!

Caught & Bowled! Hardik Raj gets his first of the day. Praveen Maneesha gone for 5. India are one wicket away from wrapping up the Sri Lankan innings.

SL 170/9 in 44.2 overs

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Lakvin Abeysinghe falls

Big wicket for India. Lakvin Abeysinghe, who was holding one end intact for Sri Lanka, was finally dismissed by Kiran Chormale. Second wicket for Kiran. Lakvin scored 69, off 110 balls, hitting two sixes and three fours.

SL 168/8 in 43.2 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: Third wicket for Chetan Sharma

Another wicket for India. Sri Lanka are seven down now. India are wrapping up the tail quite quickly. Chetan Sharma dismissed Viran Chamuditha for his third wicket of the match.

SL 161/7 in 42.1 overs

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Kiran Chormale dismisses Vihas

Brilliant catch by Nikhil Kumar, running in from long-on and jumping forward. Kiran Chormale with the strike for India. Sri Lanka are losing wickets at regular intervals.

SL 145/6 in 39.2 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: Mhatre strikes again!

BOWLED! Second wicket for Ayush Mhatre. The spinner clean bowled Kavija Gamage for 10. Sri Lanka lost half their side now. Two quick wickets put India on top at this stage.

SL 119/5 in 34.2 overs

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Ayush Mhatre breaks the stand

Big breakthrough for India. Ayush Mhatre clean bowled Sharujan Shanmuganathan (42) to break the 93-run stand for the fourth wicket with Lakvin Abeysinghe.

SL 101/4 in 28.2 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: 100 comes up for Sri Lanka

Sharujan Shanmuganathan and Lakvin Abeysinghe take Sri Lanka to 100-run mark in the 28th over. Good period for Sri Lanka as both the batters are nearing their half-centuries.

SL 101/3 after 28 overs

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sharujan, Lakvin steady SL innings

After three early wickets, Sharujan Shanmuganathan and Lakvin Abeysinghe steady their innings, taking the total to 50-run mark in the 18th over.

SL 52/3 after 18 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: OUT! Two in two for Chetan Sharma, dismisses Vimath Dinsara

Brilliant from Chetan Sharma. He trapped Vimath Dinsara for a golden duck, making it two in two for India.

SL 8/3 in 3.4 overs

IND vs SL Live Score: OUT! Chetan Sharma cleans up Dulnith Sigera

First breakthrough for India. Chetan Sharma clean bowls Dulnith Sigera for 2. India are off to a great start in the semi-final.

Sri Lanka 8/2 in 3.3 overs

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Playing XIs

India U19 Playing XI: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C, Mohamed Amaan (c), KP Karthikeya, Nikhil Kumar, Harvansh Singh (w), Kiran Chormale, Hardik Raj, Chetan Sharma, Yudhajit Guha

Sri Lanka U19 Playing XI: Pulindu Perera, Dulnith Sigera, Sharujan Shanmuganathan (w), Vimath Dinsara, Lakvin Abeysinghe, Kavija Gamage, Viran Chamuditha, Vihas Thewmika (c), Praveen Maneesha, Newton Ranjith kumar, Mathulan Kugathas

IND vs SL Live Score: TOSS TIME! Sri Lanka opt to bat

Sri Lanka captain Viran Chamuditha wins the toss, decides to bat first against India in the semi-final match at Sharjah.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Toss coming up shortly!

The scheduled time for the toss is 10 am IST. It will be interesting to see what the captains will decide after winning the toss. Will the toss play a big part in the outcome of the match? Time will tell.

IND vs SL Live Score: It could be India vs Pakistan in the final

If both India and Pakistan win their respective semi-final matches today. They will face again in the final.

Pakistan had beaten India in the group stage and their players are dominating the tournament so far with highest run-getters and highest wicket-takers from Pakistan so far.

India will get a chance to avenge their loss in the group stage, if they meet again.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Toss updates from Adelaide!

Meanwhile at Adelaide Oval, India skipper Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bat first against Australia in the day-night pink-ball Test. India have made three changes to the playing XI, bringing in Shubman Gill and Ravichandran Ashwin along with the captain himself in place of Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar. Australia made one change as Scott Boland replaced injured Josh Hazlewood.

U19 Asia Cup semifinal Live Score: Here's how the group stage ended

IND vs SL Live Score: Road to the semi-finals

India's victory ensured a second-place finish in Group A, behind Pakistan, with two wins from three games. The team now heads into the semi-finals, where they face Sri Lanka in a much-anticipated clash today at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Suryavanshi's performance not only reaffirmed his potential but also set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying knockout phase for the Indian team.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Bowling brilliance

Earlier, India’s bowlers laid the foundation for the win, skittling UAE for 137 in 44 overs. Yudhajit Guha was exceptional, with figures of 3/15 from seven overs, supported by Chetan Sharma (2/27) and Hardik Raj (2/28). The disciplined bowling effort, combined with sharp fielding, left UAE unable to build partnerships.

U19 Asia Cup semifinal Live Score: A partnership to remember

Opening alongside Ayush Mhatre, Suryavanshi forged a sensational 138-run stand in just 16.1 overs. Mhatre complemented Suryavanshi’s aggression with a calculated 67 off 51 balls, including four sixes and four fours. Together, they dismantled the UAE bowling attack, making light work of the 138-run target.

IND vs SL Live Score: Suryavanshi's redemption

Coming into this game under pressure, Suryavanshi wasted no time as he launched his innings with a stunning six off the first ball. His clean hitting continued, with three sixes and six fours showcasing his immense talent. Suryavanshi brought up his half-century in just 32 balls, providing a spectacle of both power and precision.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Suryavanshi starred in India's final group game

India's U-19 cricket team showcased their dominance at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stealing the spotlight in a ten-wicket triumph over the UAE during the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024. Suryavanshi, who holds the distinction of being the youngest player ever sold at an IPL auction — bagged by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore — delivered a scintillating unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, silencing critics after a slow start to the tournament.