Chasing a target of 254 runs, India could manage to score only 174 and were all out. Apart from Adarsh Singh (47), Murugan Abhishek (42) and Musheer Khan (22), no other batter could stand for long.
On the other side, Australian bowlers dominated the second innings from the very beginning, not letting any Indian batters to settle. Mahli Beardman and Raf MacMillan took three wickets each, while Callum Vidler took 2. Charlie Anderson clinched one wicket.
Mahli Beardman was awarded the Player of the Match for picking 3 wickets by giving only 23 runs. The Player of the Tournament award went to South African pacer Kwena Maphaka.
Earlier, skipper Hugh Weibgen-led Australian team scored 253/7 in 50 over and gave India a target of 254 runs to lift their sixth ICC U19 World Cup at the Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium in Beloni.
For Australia, Harjas Singh (55) was the only batter to score a half century, while skipper Hugh Weibgen scored 48 runs. Opener Harry Dixon scored important 42 runs and Oliver Peake scored 46 unbeaten runs. Apart from this, no other batter could breach 20 runs.
For India, Raj Limbani took three wickets, while Naman Tiwari picked two wickets. Both Saumy Pandey and Musheer Khan clinched one wicket each.
With India now have to score 254 runs, it has become the highest chasing target in U19 World Cup. Earlier, it was 244 in 1998, when India and New Zealand were playing in the U19 WC finals. India won the World Cup that year.
India were U19 WC defending champions and have won the U19 World Cup title 5 times – 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.Both the finalists have arrived at this stage unbeaten. However, Australia were held to a no-result against the West Indies in the Super-6 stage, while has won all its matches.
Looking at the tournament, India defeated Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA. While in the Super Sixes, India defeated New Zealand by 214 runs and Nepal by 132 runs in the group stage. They remained unbeaten in the Semi-Final when they beat South Africa by two wickets.
On the contrary, Australia defeated Namibia, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the Group stage. In the Super Sixes, Australia dismantled England by 110 runs (DLS method) and had a no-result match against West Indies due to rain. They managed to beat Pakistan in the Semi-Final.
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Wicket!! Saumy Pandey OUT on the 5th delivery of the 44th over by Tom Straker. With this India were all out at 174 and lost to Australia by 79 runs.
This is the fourth time Australia has lifted the U19 World Cup. However, India failed to secure their defending champions’ title.
Adarsh Singh (47)
Murugan Abhishek (42)
Musheer Khan (22)
Callum Vidler 2/35(10)
Charlie Anderson 1/42(9)
Tom Straker 1/31(7.5)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/43(10)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Charlie Anderson continues his bowling attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Saumy Pandey are on crease. India scored 173/9 in 43 overs.
Saumy Pandey 2
Naman Tiwari 14
Callum Vidler 2/35(10)
Charlie Anderson 1/42(9)
Tom Straker 0/31(7)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/43(10)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Saumy Pandey are on crease. India scored 171/9 in 42 overs.
Saumy Pandey 1
Naman Tiwari 13
Callum Vidler 2/35(10)
Charlie Anderson 1/40(8)
Tom Straker 0/31(7)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/43(10)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Callum Vidler continues his bowling attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Wicket!! Abhishek (42) OUT on the 3rd delivery of 41st over by Vidler. He was caught by Weibgen. India scored 169/9 in 41 overs.
Saumy Pandey 0
Naman Tiwari 12
Callum Vidler 2/35(10)
Charlie Anderson 1/40(8)
Tom Straker 0/31(7)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/41(9)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Naman Tiwari hits a BIG SIX on 3rd delivery. India scored 166/8 in 40 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 41
Naman Tiwari 11
Callum Vidler 1/33(9)
Charlie Anderson 1/40(8)
Tom Straker 0/31(7)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/41(9)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Callum Vidler continues his bowling attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. India scored 158/8 in 39 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 40
Naman Tiwari 4
Callum Vidler 1/33(9)
Charlie Anderson 1/40(8)
Tom Straker 0/31(7)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/33(8)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Tom Straker continues his bowling attack, with with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. 150-up for India. Abhishek hits a boundary on the 4th delivery. India scored 156/8 in 38 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 39
Naman Tiwari 2
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/40(8)
Tom Straker 0/31(7)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/33(8)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Charlie Anderson continues his bowling attack, with with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Abhishek hits boundaries on the 4th and 5th deliveries. India scored 149/8 in 37 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 33
Naman Tiwari 2
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/40(8)
Tom Straker 0/24(6)
Mahli Beardman 3/23(8)
Raf MacMillan 3/33(8)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Tom Straker continues his bowling attack, with with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. India scored 136/8 in 36 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 23
Naman Tiwari 2
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/24(6)
Mahli Beardman 3/15(7)
Raf MacMillan 3/33(8)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Mahli Beardman brought into the attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. India scored 134/8 in 35 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 22
Naman Tiwari 2
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 3/15(7)
Raf MacMillan 3/33(8)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Abhishek hits a boundary on the 4th delivery. India scored 134/8 in 34 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 22
Naman Tiwari 2
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 3/15(6)
Raf MacMillan 3/33(8)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Mahli Beardman brought into the attack, with India’s Naman Tiwari and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. India scored 127/8 in 33 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 17
Naman Tiwari 0
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 3/15(6)
Raf MacMillan 3/26(7)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Abhishek hits a whopping SIX on the second delivery. Wicket!! Raj Limbani OUT on the fifth delivery of the 32nd over. India scored 122/8 in 32 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 17
Naman Tiwari 0
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 3/14(5)
Raf MacMillan 3/26(7)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Mahli Beardman brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Wicket!! Adarsh Singh (47) OUT on the third delivery of the 31st over by Mahli Beardman, as he was caught by Hicks. India scored 115/7 in 31 overs.
Murugan Abhishek 10
Raj Limbani 0
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 3/14(5)
Raf MacMillan 2/19(6)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. India scored 113/6 in 30 overs.
Adarsh Singh 47
Murugan Abhishek 10
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 2/19(6)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Callum Vidler continues his bowling attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Adarsh Singh smashes as boundary on the 5th delivery and then hits a WHOPPING SIX. India scored 113/6 in 29 overs.
Adarsh Singh 46
Murugan Abhishek 9
Callum Vidler 1/31(8)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 2/17(5)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. Murugan Abhishek hits a boundary on the 4th delivery and with this 100-up for India. India scored 100/6 in 28 overs.
Adarsh Singh 35
Murugan Abhishek 7
Callum Vidler 1/18(7)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 2/17(5)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Callum Vidler continues his bowling attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek are on crease. India scored 95/6 in 27 overs.
Adarsh Singh 35
Murugan Abhishek 2
Callum Vidler 1/18(7)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 2/12(4)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Aravelly Avanish are on crease. Wicket!! Aravelly Avanish OUT. India scored 91/6 in 26 overs.
Adarsh Singh 32
Callum Vidler 1/14(6)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 2/12(4)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Charlie Anderson continues his bowling attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Priyanshu Moliya are on crease. Wicket!! Priyanshu Moliya (9) OUT on the 5th delivery of 25th over by MacMillan, as he was caught by Vidler. India scored 90/5 runs in 25 overs.
Adarsh Singh 32
Callum Vidler 1/14(6)
Charlie Anderson 1/27(7)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 1/11(3)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Priyanshu Moliya are on crease. India scored 88/4 runs in 24 overs.
Adarsh Singh 31
Priyanshu Moliya 7
Callum Vidler 1/14(6)
Charlie Anderson 0/25(6)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 1/11(3)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Charlie Anderson continues his bowling attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Priyanshu Moliya are on crease. India scored 86/4 runs in 23 overs.
Adarsh Singh 30
Priyanshu Moliya 7
Callum Vidler 1/14(6)
Charlie Anderson 0/25(6)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 1/6(2)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Raf MacMillan brought into the attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Priyanshu Moliya are on crease. India scored 81/4 runs in 22 overs.
Adarsh Singh 29
Priyanshu Moliya 5
Callum Vidler 1/14(6)
Charlie Anderson 0/21(5)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 1/6(2)
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Ind vs Aus U19 Finals Live: Australia’s Charlie Anderson continues his bowling attack, with India’s Adarsh Singh and Priyanshu Moliya are on crease. India scored 78/4 runs in 21 overs.
Adarsh Singh 28
Priyanshu Moliya 3
Callum Vidler 1/14(6)
Charlie Anderson 0/21(5)
Tom Straker 0/22(5)
Mahli Beardman 2/14(4)
Raf MacMillan 1/6(1)
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Published: 11 Feb 2024, 07:16 PM IST