PAK vs AUS U19 Match Highlights- Today, Thursday, February 8, three-time champions Australia and two-time champions Pakistan meet in the second semi-final of the U-19 World Cup at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
Australia U19 vs Pakistan U19, The ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final at Benoni, Australia U19 won the toss and chose to bowl first against Pakistan U19.
Australia defeated Pakistan in a tight match in the 2nd semifinal match. With five balls and one wicket remaining, Australia defeated the opposition, who had set a target of 180 runs.
In the Super Six, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh from a similar position to book their place in the semifinals. It was like a repeat telecast of the same match, except for the last part.
Both Pakistan and Australia have pace attacks and spinners in their lineups. Their top order batters have also demonstrated outstanding form.
Tom Straker, Australia’s fast bowler, claimed six wickets as Australia bowled Pakistan out for 179 in 48.5 overs. Eight of the eleven Pakistani batsmen in the vital semi-final match scored just single-digit run, indicating a severe lack of confidence on their part. Pakistan’s captain Saad Baig and Arafat Minhas combined for 52 runs.
Pakistan staged a comeback thanks to pacer Ali Raza and spinner Naveed Ahmed Khan, while Australia were busy chasing the 180-run mark to face defending champions India in the U-19 World Cup 2024 final match. Pakistan’s innings ended with 7 balls left in 50 overs .
Earlier Callum Vidler, Tom Straker and Raf MacMilllan all struck dismissed the top in the Pakistan line-up .
Then the Australian cricket team came to bat. Australia’s top order collapsed despite half-century-making opener Harry Dixon. Oliver Peake (49), and Tom Campbell (25), grabbed partial control of the match in the middle order.
However, Australia’s hopes of making it to the final were abruptly dashed at the last second by Ali Raza’s spell. Ali Raza bowled quickly, causing Australia to lose four wickets in just eighteen runs. At 164/9, Australia was on the verge of losing the match. However, the McMilllan-Vidler duo provided the winning shot. From then on, an Australian batting partnership of 43 runs was given life by Harry Dixon and Ollie Peake. After that, Peake and Campbell combined for 44 runs, making Australia the clear favorites to win.
In the final over, three more runs were required. Australia held their nerve and won the match. Australia defeat Pakistan by 1 wicket to set up final with defending champions India.
The Australian Bowler Tom Straker took six wickets with 24runs in 9.5 overs. He was adjudged Man of the Match for this beautiful bowling display.
