Kho Kho World Cup: India men, women reach final

With 5 minutes and 10 seconds left on the clock, the score difference was just four points, but the skipper and Wazir Pratik Waikar got Khoza with an exceptional sky dive.

It was at this point that Mehul turned up the heat with a move that took them above their opponents. The match eventually ended with an impressive score line of 62-42, despite a tough fight from the South Africans.

The Indian team will face Nepal, who had beaten Iran 72-29 on Sunday.

India women beat South Africa

The Indian women's Kho Kho team once again showcased their tactical prowess as they outplayed South Africa 66-16 in the semi-finals. The Women in Blue delivered a masterclass in both attack and defence, setting up an exciting final clash with Nepal.

The Women in Blue started off in style with a dream run courtesy of Chaithra B, who continued even after Nazia Bibi and Nirmala Bhati were caught by the defenders.

She single-handedly scored 5 points before being eliminated by South Africa's Sinethemba Mosia. This was enough to take them close to the South Africans' 8 points at the end of Turn 1, giving them the perfect start to the match.

Turn 2 saw Reshma in full form as the Indian women got the South African players in multiple batches, scoring crucial points on their way. This proved important for the side, as the score read 33-10 in favour of the Women in Blue.

A dream run for the Indian women's team in their second match closed out Turn 3, as Vaishnavi Powar, Nasreen Shaikh, and Bhilardevi went on for a good five minutes. Their five points epitomized the third turn as the score stood at 38-16, giving them a strong platform heading into the final 7 minutes of their semi-final clash.

The longest batch for the South Africans in Turn 4 lasted just a minute and 45 seconds as the Indians sealed their place in the final. Nasreen Shaikh and Reshma Rathod led the charge, guiding the team to victory with the final score at 66-16.