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India will take on Australia in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Both teams are coming back off thrilling semifinal wins against South Africa and Pakistan respectively.

Captain Uday Saharan (81) was deemed the player of the match while Sachin Dhas notched 96 as India bested South Africa by two wickets. Having been reduced to four wickets down for 32, Dhas and Saharan put together a strong partnership to nullify Kwena Mapheka and Tristan Luus, who nabbed three wickets each.

Australia on the other hand, despite Pakistan’s Ali Raza taking four wickets kept their nerves and chased down 179 with just five balls and a wicket to spare.

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SQUADS:

India U19: Adarsh Singh, Priyanshu Moliya, Rudra Patel, Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan (C), Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Rao (WK), Innesh Mahajan (WK), Aradhya Shukla, Dhanush Gowda, Murugan Abhishek, Naman Tiwari, Raj Limbani, Saumy Pandey.

Australia U19: Harjas Singh, Harry Dixon, Hugh Weibgen (C), Ollie Peake, Sam Konstas, Aidan O’ Connor, Tom Campbell, Lachlan Aitken (WK), Ryan Hicks (WK), Callum Vidler, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Rafael Macmillan, Tom Straker.

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ROAD TO THE FINAL: A LOOK BACK AT INDIA AND AUSTRALIA’S ROUTE TO THE EPIC FINALE

After 21 days and 40 matches, India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday 11 February in Benoni.

This sets the stage for another chapter in the recent history of these two cricketing nations, as their senior sides clashed in pinnacle finals last year at both the World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Both teams have showcased remarkable consistency throughout the tournament, maintaining unbeaten streaks as they head into the Final.

As the two teams gear up for an epic clash, we take a look back at their journeys in the tournament.

India

India beat Bangladesh by 84 runs

India kicked off their World Cup campaign with a convincing win against Bangladesh.

Maruf Mridha broke through early for Bangladesh, removing Arshin Kulkarni and Musheer Khan inside the Powerplay.

Adarsh Singh and captain Uday Saharan struck a fifty each to bail India out of trouble with a brilliant 116-run stand for the third wicket.

Maruf was at the top of his game, bagging a five-wicket haul in the first game of the tournament, however, late contributions from Aravelly Avanish and Sachin Dhas propelled India to a formidable total of 251/7.

In reply, Bangladesh put on a steady 38-run stand for the opening wicket but the good work was undone by wickets in the Powerplay courtesy of Raj Limbani and Saumy Pandey.

The team went from 38/0 to 50/4 before Ariful Islam and Mohammad Shihab James stabilised the innings, yet once Musheer broke the partnership, the remaining Bangladesh wickets fell quickly, and they were eventually bowled out for 167.

Player of the Match: Saumy Pandey (4/24)

India beat Ireland by 201 runs

India showcased dominance with both bat and ball in a resounding victory over Ireland, securing the first of their three wins by a margin of 200 or more runs.

Musheer Khan and Uday Saharan were the stars of the batting innings, registering a century and fifty respectively as they forged a 156-run stand for the third wicket.

Aravelly Avanish and Sachin Dhas once again played handy cameos to take India’s total past the 300-run mark.

In pursuit of 302, Ireland faced early setbacks as Naman Tiwari ran through the top order with a four-wicket haul. Saumy Pandey picked up three wickets as Ireland were bundled out for 100, with only four batsmen managing to reach double-digit scores.

Player of the Match: Musheer Khan (118 off 106)

India beat USA by 201 runs

The Indian juggernaut rolled on with yet another victory by a massive margin against USA in the final group-stage match.

Batting first again, India managed to put on another massive 300-run plus score on board. Arshin Kulkarni anchored the majority of the innings en route to his century and was well supported by Musheer Khan’s fifty.

The lower order came to the party again, taking India to 326/5.

In reply, USA lost three wickets inside eight overs and struggled to come to terms with India’s depth of bowling talent. Utkarsh Srivastava's resilient 40 prevented a complete collapse, allowing USA to bat out the full 50 overs.

USA could only muster a total of 125/8 in the innings with Naman Tiwari continuing his impressive form, recording his second consecutive four-wicket haul.

Player of the Match: Arshin Kulkarni (108 off 118)

India beat New Zealand by 214 runs

India carried forward their momentum from the Group Stages to the Super Six with another massive win over New Zealand.

Musheer Khan played a stellar innings, smashing his second century of the tournament with a brilliant score of 131, guiding India to a total of 295/8. Adarsh Singh played a crucial supporting role, again contributing with a fifty.

Raj Limbani put India on top early with a blend of pace and swing contributing to two quick wickets, before Saumy Pandey picked up another four-wicket haul to roll New Zealand over for just 81.

Player of the Match: Musheer Khan (131 off 126 and 2/10)

India beat Nepal by 132 runs

India punched their ticket to the semi-final with a resounding victory over Nepal in the final Super Six game.

Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas smashed a century each as they forged a 215-run stand - the highest fourth wicket partnership in U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup history.

Chasing 298, Nepal put on a solid 48-run stand for the opening wicket but were rocked by the flurry of wickets that followed, led by Saumy Pandey’s four-for.

With only five batters reaching double-digit scores, Nepal concluded their innings at 165/9, falling short of the target set by India by 132 runs.

Player of the Match: Sachin Dhas (116 off 101)

India beat South Africa by 2 wickets

Chasing for the first time in the tournament in the semi-finals, India encountered a stiff challenge from the tournament hosts South Africa, but ultimately emerged victorious in a thrilling contest.

Fifties from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Richard Seletswane laid a solid foundation for South Africa before Juan James and Tristan Luus finished with a flourish to take the Proteas to a competitive 244/7.

Kwena Maphaka and Luus had India in trouble early with an exceptional display of pace and swing. India were staring down the barrel at 32/4 when Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas delivered the rescue act - a 171-run stand steering India away from a perilous position.

Although Maphaka concluded his spell with two crucial wickets, Saharan held one end strong and his captain’s knock left India on the brink of a dramatic victory.

Raj Limbani hit the winning runs to take India to their fifth consecutive U19 Men’s CWC final.

Player of the Match: Uday Saharan (81 off 124)

Australia

Australia beat Namibia by 4 wickets

In the opening game of the tournament, Namibia tested Australia's mettle, pushing them to the brink in a closely contested match in Kimberley.

Callum Vidler’s four-wicket haul and Tom Straker’s three wickets bundled Namibia out for just 91.

It looked like it would be a stroll in the park before Jack Brassell's inspired bowling performance turned the match on its head. Australia found themselves in a challenging position at 57/5, facing the possibility of an opening day upset.

In the face of adversity, captain Hugh Weibgen led by example, forming a crucial partnership with Raf MacMillan. Together, they navigated Australia through the difficult situation and secured a hard-fought victory by four wickets.

Player of the Match: Callum Vidler (4/17)

Australia beat Zimbabwe by 225 runs

Australia responded to the close shave against Namibia in a dominant style with a massive win over Zimbabwe in their next game.

The top three of Sam Konstas, Harry Dixon and Hugh Weibgen were amongst the runs, with the latter two registering half-centuries. Tom Campbell's late flourish propelled Australia to an imposing total of 296/7.

The bowlers continued the momentum with a brilliant display, dismantling Zimbabwe for a lowly 71, the key destroyer being Harkirat Bajwa, whose spin threat was highlighted with figures of 4/15.

Player of the Match: Harry Dixon (89 off 108)

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Callum Vidler’s brilliant start to the tournament continued with two early wickets against Sri Lanka. Each of the six bowlers on the day got in on the action but Dinura Kalupahana’s 64 helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total of 208.

Australia began their innings with a brisk 71-run opening stand, but a minor collapse saw them slip to 80/3. In stepped Ryan Hicks, displaying composure and control, hitting an unbeaten 77 to guide Australia to victory and secure passage to the Super Six stage.

Player of the Match: Ryan Hicks (77* off 104)



Australia beat England by 110 runs (DLS method)

Australia kicked off their Super Six journey with a thumping victory over traditional rivals England.

Captain Hugh Weibgen led from the front, playing a captain's knock with a top-class century. Walking in to bat in the first over, Weibgen nearly spent the entire innings at the crease, forming crucial partnerships with the middle order to guide Australia to a total of 266/6.

In response, England took on the Australian attack, but their momentum was halted by a stunning display of fast bowling from Callum Vidler. Vidler picked up four wickets in the Powerplay, leaving England reeling at 60/4.

The match was interrupted by rain and the target was revised to 214 off 24 overs. England had no choice but to go gung-ho and in the process, were bowled out for a paltry score of 104.

Player of the Match: Hugh Weibgen (120 off 126)

Australia vs West Indies ended in No Result

Rain played spoilsport in the virtual knockout clash between Australia and West Indies, with Weibgen's side securing semi-final qualification as points were shared in Kimberley.

In challenging conditions, Sam Konstas emerged as the lone warrior for Australia, crafting a resilient innings of 108 and guiding the team to a total of 227/8.

The match promised an exciting showdown, but unfortunately, rain interrupted play with West Indies at 24/2. Unfortunately, no further play was possible, and as a result, Australia advanced to the semi-finals.

Australia beat Pakistan by 1 wicket

The second semi-final of the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 between Australia and Pakistan unfolded as a memorable contest that will be etched in memory for years to come.

Tom Straker ran through the Pakistan batting line-up, leaving them in disarray at 79/5 before Azan Awais and Arafat Minhas came to Pakistan’s rescue with solid half-centuries.

Straker returned to claim more victims, and finished with figures of 6/24, the best bowling figures in either semi-finals or finals at an U19 Men’s CWC to bowl Pakistan out for 179.

It looked like a routine chase for Australia, who put on a 33-run opening stand before 15-year-old Ali Raza wreaked havoc. Harry Dixon was the only player to make a major contribution in the top-order with a fifty.

At 102/5, Oliver Peake and Tom Campbell came together and threatened to take the game away from Pakistan when Minhas struck to bring his team back into the contest.

Campbell's dismissal triggered a collapse, and Australia found themselves at 164/9, still needing 16 runs for victory.

In a nerve-racking ending, the game reached its conclusion in the final over when an inside edge from the bat of Raf MacMillan carried to the boundary beyond the desperate dive of Ubaid Shah to cue wild Australian celebrations.

Player of the Match: Tom Straker (6/24)

ICC
 
Give your best guys win or lose.

2016 Final India lost to WI Isan Kishan captain - Biggest star Pant
2018 Final India beat Australia Prithvi Shaw captain - Biggest star Gill
2020 Final India lost to BD Priyam Garg captain - Biggest star Jaiswal
2022 Final India beat England Yash Dhull captain - Biggest star
2024 Final ???????

That pRiyam Garg was one of the worst captain
 
how is the pitch going to be like & would suit which teams bowling more ?
 
The riff-raff of cricketing world has been dismissed.

The titans have another face-off.
 
ICC U19 World Cup FINAL, Toss Update:

Australia U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat against India U19

Teams:

Australia U19 (Playing XI): Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen(c), Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks(w), Oliver Peake, Raf MacMilllan, Charlie Anderson, Tom Straker, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler

India U19 (Playing XI): Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan(c), Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Aravelly Avanish(w), Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Saumy Pandey
 
India, Australia sides meeting 3rd time in final under 19WC… earlier 2 finals India thrashed Australia… India on Hat-trick … C’mon India
 
33/1 in 6 is a good start - commies said 200 is a winning total & if that is true then AUS has already won this !
 
dryish kind of pitch , no huge turn though - wonder why AUS playing all 4 pacers ?
 
Why do we never win any toss in important games?
 
BouncerGuy said:
I think India would also wanted to bowl first here.
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It's always good to have runs on board in a pressure game. Besides, If you win toss, you don't have to depend on anyone else dictating you what to do.
 
MP2011 said:
It's always good to have runs on board in a pressure game. Besides, If you win toss, you don't have to depend on anyone else dictating you what to do.
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india would have that ICC WORLD CUP defeat in mind as well. They batted first and lost against the same country. Maybe that was on their mind as well.
 
BouncerGuy said:
india would have that ICC WORLD CUP defeat in mind as well. They batted first and lost against the same country. Maybe that was on their mind as well.
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May be.

But this team is not a good chaser.
 
Aussie U19 was doing well until they lost Hugh Weibgen for 48 runs. A good partnership was building but Indians struck at the right time.

Australia is 2 down now for 94 runs.
 
3 down Australia U19 now.. They were on top and doing good until they lost 2 set batters in no time.
 
Good comeback by India. Aus need to target at least 250 to make it competitive
 
Limbani is really good in nipping back the ball into the right handers from short/good length.
 
The passion I see in U19 boys is something I don't see in Indian senior team. Is it due to IPL effect?
 
INdia will be destroyed on this pitch. India has gone with poor bowling combo like it is Indian pitch.
 
We needed another quick on this pitch. Arshin ain't that so we've ended up with just the front 2
 
Bishop is such a must for commentary at this level. Just loves youth Cricket
 
Too many runs conceded on this wicket.

Think we'll fold trying to survive the bounce while being sitting ducks to the fuller ones
 
If India chase this down, it would be a record. No team have chased this much successfully in a U-19 final before.

Australia are favorites.
 
Australia 253/7 in 50 overs

(H Singh 55, H Weibgen 48; R Limbani 3/38) against India in U-19 World Cup final

This is a massive total for the final. It will not be easy for India U19 to chase it down. Let's see how India handles the pressure.
 
At age group level 253 is like 300 senior level. India miscalculated the overs of a seamer. In addition went with only 2 seamers on a SA pitch.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
At age group level 253 is like 300 senior level. India miscalculated the overs of a seamer. In addition went with only 2 seamers on a SA pitch.
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You are right.

Pitch is also a factor. This is a sporting pitch. 250 seems competitive here.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
At age group level 253 is like 300 senior level. India miscalculated the overs of a seamer. In addition went with only 2 seamers on a SA pitch.
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Seems like it happens quite often. They did they same in wtc by playing spinners on a green pitch and then again the second time on a flat pitch by picking finger spinner.
 
Congrats Aussies. Main interest in these tournaments potentials. So far nothing striking. All are vastly unfinished. Bishnoi, Jaiswal, Tyagi looked much better than these guys.
 
Don't think INdia will even compete here. They have 4 seamers. Perfect pitch to exploit. Going in with 4 finger spinners on this pitch is suicidal.
 
Asian teams are poor performers

South africa
New Zealand
England

You do not play more than one spinner. It's basic logic.

In Australia you could pick 2 spinners If they are quality.

In SEN. Even if you have wristies you only pick one.
 
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jnaveen1980 said:
Congrats Aussies. Main interest in these tournaments potentials. So far nothing striking. All are vastly unfinished. Bishnoi, Jaiswal, Tyagi looked much better than these guys.
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I feel limbani looked good ish.
Not sure about batsmen. I dint see any.

Tiwari also can improve.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
At age group level 253 is like 300 senior level. India miscalculated the overs of a seamer. In addition went with only 2 seamers on a SA pitch.
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253 is more like 325-330.
It is the highest total ever in under-19 final
 
Maphaka impressed me. Think he has a good future.
Luus was good too. Not as good as maphaka but good.

Limbani looks good ish.

From Australia straker looks good. Not convinced with vilder.

Peake looks decent. Bit of george bailey in him.
 
Vilder may do well here but in international I feel his height will be a problem. Unless he develops strength and good wrist position.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Don't think INdia will even compete here. They have 4 seamers. Perfect pitch to exploit. Going in with 4 finger spinners on this pitch is suicidal.
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Who is the genius who is selecting this team?
 
Straker - Cummins
Anderson - hazlewood
Beardman - starc
Vidler - ? Jhye Richardson
 
sweep_shot said:
Big match team.

Be it senior team, women's team, or the junior team.
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Not in juniors. In juniors india has the most titles. In seniors yes absolutely.

Women, tbh not many people watch women's games. It is the sad reality.
 
They have gone so much into their shells that they are not able to put away even the free hits
 
kron said:
Not in juniors. In juniors india has the most titles. In seniors yes absolutely.

Women, tbh not many people watch women's games. It is the sad reality.
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They still have 3 U-19 titles. Could be the 4th title today.

Catching up to India at U-19 level (who have 5 titles).
 
sweep_shot said:
They still have 3 U-19 titles. Could be the 4th title today.

Catching up to India at U-19 level (who have 5 titles).
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That's true. Unusually only 2 or 3 put of the 15 players selected for u 19 teams go on to play for senior side. At best 4 if lucky.

So we shall see in 2 years who gets picked.
 
Ahmed216 said:
Who's picked this adarsh Singh? He's the most listless Indian opener I've seen in 21st century
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Lol looks like a parchi pick haha. Like imam. I have never seen such a talent less player in u19 for a long time.
 
Is it an advantage as a Batsman if they are tall or short vs bounce?
 
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