Jaiswal stars as India down Pakistan by 10 wickets in first semifinal

• The winners will clinch a spot in the February 9 final.
• Pakistan has won five out of the nine matches between the two sides, while India has won four contests.

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit an unbeaten ton as India down Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first semifinal of ICC Under 19 World Cup here at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Pakistan bowling attack had no answer to Indian openers dominance as they put up a 176-run stand to see their side in the final on February 9.

Jaiswal scored 105 with the help of eight boundaries and four maximums while Divyaansh Saxena smashed 59 with the help of six boundaries.

Earlier, Pakistan were bowled out for 172 in 43.1 overs courtesy of Sushant Mishra brilliant bowling spell. He claimed three wickets for India.

Apart from skipper Rohail Nazir and Haider Ali, no Pakistan batsmen showed resistance against the Indian bowling attack.

Nazir departed after scoring 62 while Ali contributed with 56 in the top order.

Kartik Tyagi and Ravi Bishnoi claimed two wickets each for the winning side.