Benoni (South Africa) ∙ India and Australia will meet in the final of the Under-19 World Cup. In the second semi-final against Pakistan, the Aussies won by nine wickets with five balls to spare. The final will be played in Benoni on Sunday, February 11 at 1.30 pm. Batting first, Pakistan scored 179 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 48.5 overs.
Asan Awais and Arafat Minhas scored 52 runs each and scored the half centuries for Pakistan. Shamil Hussain scored 17 runs. No one else could complete double figures. The performance of Australian bowler Tom Straker was crucial as he took 6 wickets in 9.5 overs conceding only 24 runs. In response, opener Harry Dixon scored a half-century for Australia. The player faced 75 balls and got out after scoring 50 runs.
Oliver Peak, who scored 49 runs off 75 balls, also shone in the innings. Tom Campbell (25), Sam Konstas (14) and Raf McMillan (19) also crossed double figures for Australia. Among the Pak bowlers, Ali Raza took 4 wickets conceding 34 runs in 10 overs. Arafat Minhas took 2 wickets with 20 runs in 10 overs. Australian bowler Tom Straker is the star of the game. This is the fifth year in a row that India has played in the final of the Under-19 World Cup.
India had beaten the hosts South Africa by two wickets in the semi-final the previous day. Batting first, South Africa scored 244 runs for the loss of seven wickets. In response, India won by eight wickets in 48.5 overs. India’s run to the finals is undefeated in the World Cup. Australia are also unbeaten. The West Indies-Aussies match in the Super Six round could not be completed.
English Summary:
Under-19: Heartbreak for Pakistan; it’s Australia vs India final
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