Aaron George hammers century as India reach U19 WC final
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Aaron George shone for the India with a blistering century in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against Afghanistan on Wednesday. The match at Harare Sports Club, Harare, saw India chase down a target of 311 in just 41.1. overs. George led the way with a knock of 115 from 104 balls as India claimed a seven-wicket win. Here's more.
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George puts in a shift for India; adds quality partnerships
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a rapid 33-ball 68 as India were off to a flier against the Afghans. Alongside George, Suryavanshi added 90 runs inside 10 overs before perishing. Thereafter, Ayush Mhatre arrived at the crease and was part of a 114-run stand with George. India were 204/2 when Mhatre departed for 62. George then added 94 runs alongside Vihaan Malhotra before perishing.
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Maiden fifty-plus score for George in 2026 U19 WC
George's knock of 115 from 104 balls was laced with 15 fours and two sixes. He owned a strike rate of 110.58. In the ongoing U19 World Cup, George has now raced to 161 runs from four matches at an average of 40.25 (100s: 1). As per ESPNcricinfo, he is now the 18th different batter to hit a century in this edition's U19 WC.
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2nd Indian to hit a century in this year's edition
George is now the 2nd Indian batter to slam a century in the 2026 U19 World Cup. Earlier, Vihaan Malhotra slammed an unbeaten score worth 109 versus Zimbabwe.