Four-time champions India will back themselves to reach their third successive final at the U-19 World Cup when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in the last four clash on Tuesday. Both teams go into the semi-final unbeaten. While India beat Australia in the quarterfinals, Pakistan outplayed Afghanistan. Pakistan captain Rohail Nazir played down the hype surrounding the game but an India-Pakistan contest is always a high-pressure one that tests the character of players on either side. A sunny day is expected in Potchefstroom on Tuesday with the temperature expected to hover between 31 degrees and 16 degrees.
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Zaheer talks about IND-PAK rivalry
“When you talk about India-Pakistan (matches) that brings out an extra edge to the whole competition. I am sure the boys will be geared up for the big occasion and they will do well,” said former India Test player Zaheer Khan in the Indian media.
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