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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2020 - Tournament Thread

Not happy with the organizing of this U19 wc this time, kinda disorganized
 
Kartik is hitting speeds that Bumrah used to in his first IPL season. Late 130s to low 140s. Key for him is to get that pace consistently in 140s and improve accuracy at the same time.
 
India deliver devastating bowling display to down Australia and seal spot in final four

India recovered from an early wobble to progress to the ICC U19 World Cup semi-finals and keep the defence of their title on track with a clinical 74-run win over Australia.

Yashasvi Jaiswal of India bats during the ICC U19 Cricket World Super League Cup Quarter Final 1 match between India and Australia at JB Marks Oval on January 28, 2020 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Captain Yashasvi Jaiswal had to paper over the cracks of a poor start with the bat and hauled his side up to 234, which they easily defend thanks to the fine bowling of Kartik Tyagi and Akash Singh.

And the Plate semi-final line-up is now completed after Emmanuel Bawa’s brutal century saw Zimbabwe past Canada and Scotland downed UAE.

Tyagi topples Australia as reigning champions advance

Kartik Tyagi’s inspired bowling display helped India seal a place in the U19 World Cup semi-finals for the third tournament in succession.

Tyagi eventually finished with four for 24, while fellow seamer Singh nabbed three for 30 to send the defending champions into the last four.

“I’m happy with this win, we played very well,” star man Tyagi said. “The focus was not on process, but taking wickets is, hitting the right areas is within our control and we did that well today.”

India didn’t have everything their own way. After losing the toss and being put in to bat, they found themselves limping on 114 for five in the 31st over with Yashasvi Jaiswal (62 off 82 balls) the only constant in the early part of their innings.

But with him gone someone needed to stand up. Fortunately for the Asian side, Atharva Ankolekar (55 not out off 54 balls) provided them with some lower-order impetus, and along with Ravi Bishnoi (30) and Siddhesh Veer (25), managed to lift them to a competitive total of 233 for nine.

After Jake Fraser-McGurk (0) was run out without facing a delivery from the first ball, Tyagi rocked the Aussies to leave them flailing at 17 for four.

Sam Fanning’s fighting 75 gave them hope during a stand of 81 with Liam Scott (35), but Singh dismissed the former and Todd Murphy (0) either side of a run-out to make it three in a row and seal a fine win.

Bawa century steers Zimbabwe through

Emmanuel Bawa entertained with a thrilling century as Zimbabwe picked up a 95-run win over Canada in their Plate quarterfinal at the Ibbies Oval.

Taurayi Tugwete (50) – complemented by a cameo from Gareth Chirawu (54 not out) - provided the needed support that steered the Zimbabweans to a respectable 271 for seven batting first.

The Canadians, in reply, wilted under the pressure of chasing a huge total and without any significant partnerships, were eventually bowled out for 176.

Harmanjeet Bedi and last man Rishiv Joshi, both top scored with 26.

Sakhumzi Ndlela, Nungu Nkoslathi and Chirawu picked up two wickets apiece in a tidy bowling performance by the Zimbabweans as they march on to the Plate semi-finals.

Stand-in captain Wesley Madhevere praised his charges' spirited performance, saying: "Canada played well, especially in the first part of the morning.

"We did not have a good start but finished on a higher note. We want to do well in our next game, and know the areas that we would like to improve on."

Shah to the fore as Scotland soar into Plate semis

Uzzair Shah struck an attacking half-century and shared in two key partnerships as Scotland advanced in the Plate at the expense of United Arab Emirates with a convincing seven-wicket win at Witrand Oval.

The opener, who made 71 off 77 balls, put on 90 with Ben Davidson (36) for the first wicket and then added 86 alongside wicketkeeper Tomas Mackintosh (57 off 50 balls) for the second wicket.

Those partnerships help the Scots chased down a 250-run target with 34 balls to spare.

That target was set up by Osama Hassan’s blistering 81 off 68 balls, while UAE also had gloveman Vriitya Aravind (61 off 96 balls) to thank for lifting them up to a competitive total.

“We threw away a few good positions with dropped catches and a lack of discipline during their innings,” captain Angus Guy said.

“But we pulled it back quite nicely and then when we batted we looked to get ahead of the right from the outset. Uzzi and Ben did that brilliantly.”

Prior to Hassan’s late burst, the Middle Eastern side found themselves in some trouble after Daniel Cairns had left them in a fix with his excellent four for 32 in seven overs – which came after Guy won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Fortunately for Scotland, however, they managed the chase excellently to reach the next stage and set up a meeting with Sri Lanka.

“We’re feeling good,” Guy added. “That’s a lot more like how we’d like to play and it’s obviously a great feeling to get that first win at the World Cup.

“It’s a huge morale-booster, which we hopefully can carry into that next match.”

Scores in brief

Scotland Under 19s beat UAE Under 19s by seven wickets, Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom

UAE 249 all out, 49 overs (Osama Hassan 81, Vriitya Aravind 61; Danny Cairns 4-32)
Scotland 250-3, 44.2 overs (Uzzair Shah 71, Tomas Mackintosh 57; Karthik Meiyappan 1-52)

Zimbabwe Under 19s beat Canada Under 19s by three wickets, Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom

Zimbabwe 271-7, 50 overs (Emmanuel Bawa 105no, Taurayi Tugwete 50; Akhil Kumar 3-63)
Canada 176 all out, 47.3 overs (Harmanjeet Bedi 26no; Nungu Nkosilathi 2-35, Sakhumuzi Ndlela 2-34)

India Under 19s beat Australia Under 19s by 74 runs, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

India 233-9, 50 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 62, Atharva Ankolekar 55; Corey Kelly 2-45, Todd Murphy 2-40)
Australia 159, 43.3 overs (Sam Fanning 75, Liam Scott 35; Kartik Tyagi 4-24, Akash Singh 3-30)

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures

Super League Quarter Final 2: 29 January: West Indies v New Zealand – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Super League Quarter Final 3: 30 January: Bangladesh v South Africa – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Plate Playoff Semi Final 1: 30 January: Nigeria v UAE – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom

Plate Playoff Semi Final 2: 30 January: Japan v Canada – Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom

Plate Semi Final 1: 30 January: Sri Lanka v Scotland, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom

Super League Quarter Final 4: 31 January: Afghanistan v Pakistan – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Plate Semi Final 2: 31 January: England v Zimbabwe, Diamond Oval, Kimberley
 
Australia's hopes of winning a fourth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup have been dashed after succumbing to India in the 2020 edition's Super League Quarter Final stage.

A fighting 75 from opening batsman Sam Fanning, supported by Liam Scott (35) and Patrick Rowe (21), was not enough for Australia to overcome an early collapse in pursuit of India's 9-233.

Three wickets fell in the first over of the run chase and a fourth in the third over, leaving Australia perilously poised at 4-17 and facing an uphill battle to stay alive in the World Cup.

Partnerships of 51 runs between Fanning and Rowe, and 81 between Fanning and Scott, gave Australia hope of completing another remarkable batting comeback.

But their Group B heroics against England would not be repeated, with Fanning and Scott's departures in the space of two overs ending Australia's resurgence.

Earlier, a strong team bowling effort saw five Indian wickets fall for just 114 runs inside the first 31 overs, as Todd Murphy (2-40) and Corey Kelly (2-45) in particular applied the brakes.

Strong lower order hitting allowed India to more than double that score in the latter stages of the innings, providing them to a competitive total that Australia was unable to overhaul.

Despite being out of Cup contention, the Australian team will remain in South Africa, with further matches to help determine their rankings for the next U19 World Cup.

Their next assignment will be against the loser of Friday's Quarter Final between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Super League Play Off Semi Final, at North West University Oval, Potchefstroom on February 2.

2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, South Africa
January 17 – February 9, 2020

Australia fixtures:
- v West Indies, January 18, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. West Indies won by three wickets
- v Nigeria, January 20, Country Club B Field, Kimberley. Australia won by 10 wickets
- v England, January 23, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. Australia won by two wickets
- v India, January 28, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom. India won by 74 runs
- v Afghanistan or Pakistan, February 2, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom.
 
Waiting for another India Pakistan semi final and Akhtars phainta jutube video
 
Waiting for another India Pakistan semi final and Akhtars phainta jutube video

Assuming Afghanistan match happens and Pakistan play well. Weather update: forecast almost completely clear now with small chance of isolated thunderstorm for a brief period at 5pm.
 
Despite the score line it was a tough match for India. Will keep them in good stead.

You are joking surely. At no point in their chase did Aussies look anywhere close to chasing India's total. Going at 3 runs per over isn't anywhere enough to chase 230 plus on this pitch and against quality bowling.
 
You are joking surely. At no point in their chase did Aussies look anywhere close to chasing India's total. Going at 3 runs per over isn't anywhere enough to chase 230 plus on this pitch and against quality bowling.

Pitch had eased up. Aussies had good lower order bats who had just won chasing from improbable position in an knockout match. RRR didn't go above 6 till 35th over.

India were definitely stretched.
 
Cricket Australia statement: Jake Fraser-McGurk

Jake Fraser-McGurk will return to Australia from the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa for precautionary medical treatment.

Fraser-McGurk was scratched on the face by a monkey at a nature reserve while on a team outing after Australia’s victory over England in Kimberley on Thursday.

After consultation with medical staff and family members, it was deemed necessary for Fraser-McGurk to return to Australia for precautionary treatment within seven days of the accident.

Australia will consider calling in a replacement for Fraser-McGurk for the final two matches of the tournament.

Alex Kountouris, Cricket Australia’s Sports Science and Sports Medicine Manager, is confident Fraser-McGurk will not suffer any ongoing issues after treatment.

“We want to make sure that Jake doesn’t have any ongoing medical concerns as a result of the incident so we have taken the best course of action,” Kountouris said. “This involves the player returning to Australia for the treatment required within the recommended seven days of the incident taking place.

“We expect Jake will be available for selection shortly after he has completed the treatment.”

Fraser-McGurk said he was disappointed to be missing the final matches of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The Australians were defeated by India in the quarter-finals on Tuesday in Potchefstroom and must now play two fixtures to determine their ranking at the next Under-19 World Cup.

“You never like to be leaving the boys with the tournament still in progress,” Fraser-McGurk said. “But I’m confident we have the team to get the job done in the final two matches.

“I guess it serves me right for getting too close to the animal enclosure. That’s a lesson learned. I look forward to completing the treatment and getting back on the field as soon as possible.

“I’d like to thank all the staff from the nature reserve and Cricket Australia for their care and support.”

2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, South Africa
January 17 – February 9, 2020

Australia fixtures:
- v West Indies, January 18, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. West Indies won by three wickets
- v Nigeria, January 20, Country Club B Field, Kimberley. Australia won by 10 wickets
- v England, January 23, Diamond Oval, Kimberley. Australia won by two wickets
- v India, January 28, JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom. India won by 74 runs
- v Afghanistan or Pakistan, February 2, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom.
 
Like their seniors oblate, WIN juniors have let a sealed game wide open. To think that they were 180/3 after 35; Kiwis should back themselves to chase this on a better wicket than last QF. But, WIN has restricted both Aussies & Poms lower than this total - won’t be an easy chase.
 
Mariu and Lellman look really good.

Some really nice 6s from them.
 
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] thoughts on Lellman, looks like a class player.
 
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] thoughts on Lellman, looks like a class player.

I am not watching the game, so can’t say. I know, he won a game against BD U19, chasing 300’ should be promising.
 
ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2020Super League Quarter Final 2 Wed 29 January, 10:00 Local ( 11:00 AST ) Willowmoore Park, Benoni, South Africa

West Indies Under 19s - 238
New Zealand Under 19s - 78/4 18 ov CRR: 4.33
NZu19 trail by 160 runs
 
Absolute melt down from Kiwi boys. One big difference with IND (& PAK) boys in U19 WC is that none of the other players (batsmen) has hardly any first class batting experience, hence they are struggling to play out 50 overs in relatively easy chases - 30/40 is the batting range for top order. Next WC, I would like to see our boys given at least one full season of four day cricket.
 
Checking the reactions NZ fans are disappointed about their failure everywhere. If not worse than SA they just feel as bad.
 
25 off 16 needed. Game is not over yet. Turning out to be a thriller.
 
17 off 12 now. NZ the favourites now but one wicket here will turn it back around.
 
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They bowl wide outside off stump packing the off side. They still manaaged 2. 9 needed in 7 balls. They don't attack the stumps at all
 
Terrific running 7 needed in 6 balls. Their strategy is poor. Bowling wide outside the off. It gives them a lot of room
 
NZ win. Superb batting from this pair. Feel bad for the West Indies but looks like they took their foot off the pedal and didn't go for the kill after having NZ 8 down.
 
WI completely botched it with weird tactics Allowing 9 and 10 to put up an 86 partnership. In their defense they lost seales due to cramp.
 
What a chase by Kiwi boys - reminds me of the sweet days of 250 per ODI games, which gave balance between bat & ball; teams could come back from tight situations. Kiwis deserved to win this game - first pulled WIN total from 275+ to 238, then a die hard chasing effort.

Very good game for U19 level.
 
I dont think Bangladesh will get a better chance to play their first Final at any ICC event
 
I dont think Bangladesh will get a better chance to play their first Final at any ICC event

We managed to blow a SF at home against WIN with arguably an equally good or better team - Miraz, Saifudfin, Saif, Mehedi Rana, Mahdi, Ashanti, Hasan Mahmood ....😝

But yes, boys have a 4-1 record in NZL recently and 11-1 against SAF boys over two legs within last two years.
 
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup player replacement for Bangladesh

The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 has approved SM Meherob as a replacement player for Mohammad Mrittunjoy Chowdhury Nipun in the Bangladesh squad.

Mrittunjoy Chowdhury of Bangladesh during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Group C match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at JB Marks Oval on January 18, 2020 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Nipun has experienced a labral tear to his left shoulder and will no longer participate in the tournament. The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 consists of Geoff Allardice (ICC, ETC Chairman), Chris Tetley (ICC representative), Sivuyile Mqingwana, Mike Gajjar (both host representatives), Tom Moody and Ian Bishop (both independent representatives).

Bangladesh will next face South Africa in Thursday’s Super League Quarter Final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom for a place in the semi-final.
 
Clarke comes to New Zealand’s rescue against West Indies as they book Semi-Final spot

New Zealand recovered from an early innings collapse to claim a second final-over victory of the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup as they beat the West Indies to progress to the semi-finals.

Kristian Clarke of New Zealand hits the winning runs during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Mangaung Oval on January 22, 2020 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Match official appointments for matches up until 2 February announced

Kristian Clarke produced a player-of-the-match performance to rescue the junior Black Caps, taking four for 25 with the ball and finishing 46 not out with the bat to help his side to a two-wicket victory.

The West Indies had looked in pole position to secure their place in the last four after Kirk McKenzie fell one run short of a century as they posted 238 before reducing New Zealand to 67 for four.

But Quinn Sunde (32) and Simon Keene (33) rebuilt the innings before Clarke and Joey Field (38) came together to get New Zealand over the line, with just two wickets and two balls to spare.

Clarke’s innings was the highest score ever by a No.10 batsman in the ICC U19 World Cup and his ninth-wicket partnership with Field was also the highest in a run chase in the tournament’s history.

CLARKE STARS AS NEW ZEALAND REACH LAST FOUR

Clarke starred with ball and then bat as New Zealand reached the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time with a remarkable come-from-behind two-wicket win over West Indies at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.

The junior Black Caps appeared to be headed out of the competition when they slumped to 153 for eight chasing 239.

But Clarke struck an unbeaten 46 and shared in an unbroken 86-run ninth wicket partnership with Field (38 not out) that guided their side to a fine upset win with two balls to spare.

“I don’t think I’ve been part of a better game than that,” player-of-the-match Clarke said. “Obviously playing my part was good, but the whole game was up and down, so we’re just thankful to get over the line.”

Their exploits came against a West Indian team that had swept all before them by winning their first three games to top a tough Group A.

The 2016 winners could not get through their quarter-final tie, though, despite dominating for most of the game.

McKenzie’s 99 had earlier helped them post a competitive 238 all out in 47.5 overs, with the left-hander clubbing three sixes and 11 fours along the way after his captain Kimani Melius had won the toss and opted to bat first.

Seamer Clarke was the pick of the bowlers for the New Zealanders, but his efforts appeared to be scant consolation after being initially let down by his top order.

Ashmead Nedd was the key man for West Indies with the ball claiming three for 33, with two wickets each from Matthew Forde (two for 64) and Joshua James (two for 45) leaving their opposition looking dead and buried.

However, Clarke and Field had other ideas, sharing in a match-winning stand that put plucky New Zealand into the last four.

“We definitely wanted to try and reach as far as possible in the tournament and getting to the semi-final is an excellent effort by our boys,” Clarke added. “Everyone has stood up and it has been a really good team effort.”

The match official appointments for all matches up until 2 February are available here.

Scores in brief

New Zealand Under 19s beat West Indies Under 19s by two wickets, Willowmoore Park, Benoni

West Indies 238 all out, 47.5 overs (Kirk McKenzie 99, Kevlon Anderson 33; Kristian Clarke 4-25)
New Zealand 239-8, 49.4 overs (Kristian Clarke 46 not out, Joey Field 38 not out; Ashmead Nedd 3-33)

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures

Super League Quarter Final 3: 30 January: Bangladesh v South Africa – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Plate Playoff Semi Final 1: 30 January: Nigeria v UAE – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom

Plate Playoff Semi Final 2: 30 January: Japan v Canada – Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom

Plate Semi Final 1: 30 January: Sri Lanka v Scotland, North West University Oval, Potchefstroom

Super League Quarter Final 4: 31 January: Afghanistan v Pakistan – Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Plate Semi Final 2: 31 January: England v Zimbabwe, Diamond Oval, Kimberley
 
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Kiwis’ ultimate classy gesture after opponent’s ‘cruel’ dismissal on 99

Just when you thought New Zealand’s cricketers couldn’t get any nicer...

The Kiwi Under 19 side was at the centre of a heartwarming moment of sportsmanship during its World Cup quarterfinal against the West Indies on Wednesday.

West Indies’ Kirk McKenzie was on 99 when he was struck with a severe cramp that didn’t subside, forcing him to be stretchered from the field agonisingly short of a century.

He later limped back to the crease to complete his innings but was effectively playing on one leg as the cramp continued to hinder him.

Kiwi quick Kristian Clarke promptly bowled on a length at the stumps and the footwork-less McKenzie was helpless to defend, bowled through the gate on 99.

“Goodness that’s cruel. Just the second batsman to be dismissed for 99 in a World Cup” the commentator said.

Adding insult to injury was that the cramp returned as McKenzie attempted to walk from the field.

That’s when the Kiwis gathered around him and carried him off the ground while those in both changerooms gave him a standing ovation.

McKenzie’s untimely injury was likely the difference between the two sides in the end as the quarter-final boiled down to a nailbiting final over.

New Zealand fell to 8-153 but an 86-run, ninth-wicket partnership between Clarke and Joey Field pulled the side back in it.

Seven runs was required from the final over and the Kiwis held their nerve, chasing down 238 with two wickets and two balls to spare.
 
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Bangladesh U19 vs South Africa U19, Super League Quarter-Final 3
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

Sri Lanka U19 vs Scotland U19, Plate Semi-Final 1
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom

Nigeria U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19, Plate Playoff Semi Final 1
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No2 Ground, Potchefstroom

NewsJapan U19 vs Canada U19, Plate Playoff Semi-Final 2
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom
 
I know our bowling got Bangladesh cheaply but the batting of Bangladesh is extremely decent I must say in this match.
 
Bangladeshi batsmen basics are good

We had horrible batsmen in the last WC, lets wait for tommrow to see our youngsters :hasan
 
Hridoy is out of form in this WC. He has really played well against srilanka. Hopefully he will be back with his century in later part of tournament.
 
Bangladeshi batsmen basics are good

We had horrible batsmen in the last WC, lets wait for tommrow to see our youngsters :hasan

Thought this BD batter's are good but the way Pak bowlers dismantle this team in previous match I think Pak are bowlers are also very good.
 
Bangladesh U19 vs South Africa U19, Super League Quarter-Final 3
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
RSAU19 34/0 (8.5 Ovs) • BANU19 261/5 (50.0 Ovs)
South Africa U19 need 228 runs


Sri Lanka U19 vs Scotland U19, Plate Semi-Final 1
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at North-West University No1 Ground, Potchefstroom
SCOU19 43/3 (10.0 Ovs) • SLU19 277/6 (50.0 Ovs)
Scotland U19 need 235 runs


Nigeria U19 vs United Arab Emirates U19, Plate Playoff Semi Final 1
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom
UAEU19 82/2 (16.0 Ovs) • NGAU19 145 (46.4 Ovs)
United Arab Emirates U19 need 64 runs


Japan U19 vs Canada U19, Plate Playoff Semi-Final 2
Jan 30 • 11:00 AM at Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom
JPNU19 68/1 (14.0 Ovs) • CANU19 300/7 (50.0 Ovs)
Japan U19 need 233 runs
 
So they still have this left arm spin strategy like they used to have for senior team.

It’s a bit forced selection - third pacer was Mritunjoy, who got injured and they decided to go with two Left arm spinners as it’s against SAF. Next game, probably Abhishek or the replacement pacer will play. In the squad, they picked two left-arm spinner as the Leggi was selected for high performance camp.
 
So looks like it will be India v Afghanistan and Bangladesh v New Zealand in the semi-finals and India v Bangladesh in the finals.
 
SAF should have batted first here - their strength now is bowling and may be a score of 200, they had a chance. But, BD boys are better at chasing than setting targets and SAF used same formula of batting first against AFGs, then got blown away for 130.
 
Asians play lot more u19 matches. Aus for example played like only 6 or 7 u19 matches since last WC.

not true at all. All under 19s play with the reserve players and even senior ones for more experience. All of them play grade cricket. Australian under 19s have their own national championship.
 
SAF should have batted first here - their strength now is bowling and may be a score of 200, they had a chance. But, BD boys are better at chasing than setting targets and SAF used same formula of batting first against AFGs, then got blown away for 130.

I think you are not giving enough deserving credits towards Bangladesh junior cricketing structure which has seen rapid improvements. Just compare Bangladesh's current cricketing infrastructure to that a decade ago.
 
not true at all. All under 19s play with the reserve players and even senior ones for more experience. All of them play grade cricket. Australian under 19s have their own national championship.

I dont know all that I am talking about u19 internationals.
 
Aus probably would have made the semis if they had faced any one else. pin.

Won’t - they lost to WIN, who lost to NZL and the only serious game they won was almost a miracle. It doesn’t work that way, but by that note, AUS should end 5th are after playoffs - let’s see, where they end.
 
Not sure what SAF boys are trying to achieve in a KO game - both batsmen have spent enough time in middle, now need to go after and try to reduce asking rate.
 
I think you are not giving enough deserving credits towards Bangladesh junior cricketing structure which has seen rapid improvements. Just compare Bangladesh's current cricketing infrastructure to that a decade ago.

I do, but talking about individual game. Their batting isn’t good to chase anything over 200 in a KO game at QF stage. But, batting first, they could have set a target & try to defend. Recent H2H between mostly same set of players are like 11-1, therefore they were never favourite, and once BD openers resisted 34/4 sort of start against their three pacers, game was won.
 
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