While India, the defending champions, have already booked their place in the final, both Australia and Pakistan are hungry for that last spot.
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: The stage is set for a thrilling semi-final clash at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024, as undefeated Australia takes on Pakistan in Benoni. Both teams boast immaculate records, but only one will advance to face India in the coveted final on Sunday.
Australia, led by captain Hugh Weibgen, won the toss and elected to bat first. They made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Tom Campbell, Ryan Hicks, and Tom Straker. Pakistan, with wicketkeeper-captain Saad Baig at the helm, had hoped to chase but will look to restrict Australia’s total and chase down a competitive target.
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This match promises to be a nail-biter. While India, the defending champions, have already booked their place in the final, both Australia and Pakistan are hungry for glory. Both teams have displayed exceptional talent and resilience throughout the tournament, making predictions difficult.
Pakistan, the two-time champions, are determined to claim a third title. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Ubaid Shah (joint second in the wicket-taking list), will be crucial in containing the Australian batsmen. However, they will need their captain, Saad Baig, to find his scoring touch after a relatively quiet tournament with the bat.
Australia, on the other hand, boasts a well-balanced squad with impressive firepower in both batting and bowling. Openers Hugh Weibgen and Harry Dixon have been in prolific form, and their performances will be key to setting a strong foundation. Their bowling attack, with its mix of pace and spin, will aim to exploit any weaknesses in the Pakistani batting line-up.
This isn’t the first time these two cricketing giants have clashed in a U19 World Cup semi-final. In 2006, future stars like Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ravindra Jadeja were part of the action. Six years later, in 2012, it was Cameron Bancroft, Travis Head, Ashton Turner, and Hanuma Vihari who battled it out. Will Sunday’s final see another historic encounter between these two nations?
With so much at stake and a rich history of exciting U19 encounters between these teams, the semi-final promises to be an unmissable spectacle. Stay tuned for live updates and commentary as Australia and Pakistan lock horns in a battle for a place in the U19 World Cup final!
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