Watch: Harvansh Pangalia turns MS Dhoni with stunning no-look throw at stumps during U19 Asia Cup

India Under-19 wicketkeeper Harvansh Pangalia pulled off a stunning effort during the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 match between UAE and India at Sharjah. The effort reminded everyone of the legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni.

Right-arm pacer Chetan Sharma bowled a short-of-a-length ball to the UAE opener Akshat Rai. Rai pulled the ball towards the right of the midwicket fielder, who was inside the circle. The fielder gave the chase and stopped it well inside the boundary line.

The relayed throw was wayward and it came towards the wicketkeeper Harvansh Pangalia, who collected the ball and threw it backwards towards the stumps to knock the bails out of the ground. Pangalia dislodged the bails without even looking at it and immediately received praise from the commentators who were reminded of the great MS Dhoni.

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Watch: Harvansh Pangalia's stunning no-look throw at the stumps like MS Dhoni

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The effort did not result in any wicket as the batter was well inside the crease. However, Harvansh Pangalia caught the eyes of many with this spectacular effort. The 18-year-old is highly talented and has got a good pair of hands.

Harvansh Pangalia with the bat so far

Harvansh Pangalia scored 26 off 28 balls in India's first match of the tournament against Pakistan. He showed his batting talent but could not carry along to get a big one. The youngster was dismissed for just 1 in the second match.

He has been safe with his glovework and has kept well in all the matches so far. The left-handed batter is also a capable batter down the order and can contribute crucial runs in the upcoming matches.

India Under-19 beat UAE Under-19 to enter semi-final

Coming to the match, India put out a complete performance to defeat hosts UAE by 10 wickets. UAE won the toss and decided to bat first. However, they were rocked early by India's opening bowlers Yudhajit Guha and Chetan Sharma.

None of the home side's batters could get going as they were bundled out for just 137 inside 44 overs. Muhammad Rayan scored 35 off 48 balls. Yudhajit Guha picked up three wickets for India while Chetan Sharma and Hardik Raj picked up 2 wickets each.

In reply, India got off to a flying start from their star opening duo of Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Both the openers smashed the UAE bowlers and finished unbeaten till the end. Mhatre finished unbeaten on 67 off 51 balls while Suryavanshi scored an unbeaten 76 off just 43 balls.

With this win, India entered the semi-final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024. The Men in Blue will now face the other group's toppers Sri Lanka on December 6 at Sharjah.