The stage is set as two unbeaten sides in the competition, India will face Australia in the grand finale of the Under 19 World Cup 2024 to be played at Benoni on 11th February 2024.
Both semi-finals were thrilling contests as the Indian team registered a thrilling 2-wicket win over South Africa. Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan’s partnership of 171 runs led the Indian team to recover from 32 for 4 chasing down 245.
The second semi-finals saw Australia clinch a thrilling 1-wicket win over Pakistan. Oliver Peake and Harry Dixton were the main contributors, but Raf McMillan and Vlider held onto their nerves to register a great win to qualify for the finals.
Match Details
Details– Under 19 World Cup Finals, India vs Australia
Venue– Willmore Park, Benoni
Date and Time– 11th February, 1.30 PM IST
Head-to-Head Record
The Indian team has faced Australia twice in the Under 19 finals with the Indian team winning both. Under the captaincy of Unmukut Chand, the Indian team defeated them in the 2012 edition of finals played in Australia.
Prithvi Shaw led side again produced magical performance defeating Australia comfortably in the finals of the 2018 edition played in New Zealand. It promises to be an exciting contest as the Indian team would look to win their sixth World Cup title while Australia would create an impact by winning 4th title in Under 19 history.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Willmore Park, Benoni promises a lot of help for the pace bowlers. In the two semi-finals, the pace bowlers got help. After initial troubles, it becomes a little easier for the batters.
Sachin Dhas and Uday Saharan proved their worth with match-winning knocks helping Team India register 2 wicket win. It promises to be an exciting contest between the best two teams in this competition.
The captain that wins the toss would likely bowl first, restrict the opponent, and then chase down the target.
India (Ind) vs Australia (Aus)- Predicted Playing XI
India
Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (C), Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Aravelly Avinash (WK), Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Saumy Pandey.
Australia
Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (C), Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks, Oliver Peake, Tom Campbell, Raf Macmillan, Tom Starker, Mahil Beardman, Callum Vilder.
Fantasy Selection- Ind vs Aus
Team 1– Arshin Kulkarni, Harry Dixon (VC), Uday Saharan (C), Hugh Weibgen, Priyanshu Moliya, Ryan Hicks, Murugan Abhishek, Raf Macmillan, Raj Limbani, Callum Vilder, Naman Tiwari.
Team 2- Adarsh Singh, Sam Konstas, Musheer Khan (C), Harjas Singh, Sachin Dhas, Oliver Peake, Aravelly Avinash, Tom Starker (VC), Raj Limbani, Mahil Beardman, Saumy Pandey.
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