India beat New Zealand to enter final of U-19 World Cup

Townsville (Australia): India defeated New Zealand by nine runs in the semifinals of the U-19 ICC World Cup here Thursday to set up a title clash with hosts Australia.

New Zealand, chasing a target of 210, made 200 for nine in 50 overs after Cam Fletcher top scored with 53.

For India, Sandeep Sharma, Ravikant Singh and Harmeet Singh picked up two wickets each.

IANS