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Sun, 11 February 2024

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20:59

Australia beat India by 79 runs

Ind U-19 174-all out (43.4 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

MacMillan continues from the other end. Pandey gets a single through the off-side and Tiwari takes one down to long-off.

Pandey at his watchful best as he keeps out two balls in a row from the spinner and then blocks a yorker.

MacMillan finishes with wonderful figures of 3/43 in 10 overs, playing a major part in Australia's fine showing with the ball.

Anderson comes back for a new spell as Australia give their pacer short bursts.

He beats Tiwari with the length ball angled across the left-hander before he under a bouncer followed by a block.

Tiwari looks to duck under the bouncer but is struck on the helmet as the physio comes to conduct the concussion test.

He guides the fifth ball to thirdman for one and Pandey nudges the last ball to fine leg for a single.

Pacer Straker is back from the other end. He finishes off the match with the wicket of Pandey, who is caught behind for 2.

India are bowled out for 174 in 43.5 overs to suffer a thumping 79-run defeat.

This is Australia's fourth Under-19 World Cup title.

Australia complete a hat-trick of big final victories against India, having triumphed in the title clashes of the ICC WTC Final and ODI World Cup last year.

20:45

India lose 9th wicket

Ind U-19 169-9 (41 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Australia bring back Vidler as they look to finish off things. Murugan has played a few shots to score 39, while Tiwari is on three.

Vidler bowls a good over conceding just two singles with Murgan having a big swing but is beaten.

Spinner MacMillan comes back from the other end. Tiwari on the attack as he slog sweeps the third ball over midwicket for a six to take the partnership to 44 -- the highest of the Indian innings.

India are 166/8 in 40 overs, needing another 88 for victory.

Tiwari, on 11, gets a lifeline as he is put down by Weibgen at point off the bowling of Vidler.

However, the pacer strikes next ball. Murugan top edges the pull shot and this time Weibgen holds on to the high catch.

Murugan walks back after a good knock of 42 as India lose their ninth wicket.

Saumy Pandey survives a confident shout for leg before wicket as he plays all over a full delivery which jags into the left-hander.

The next ball is a yorker as Tiwari manages some bat on it and keep it out.

20:33

Australia close in on victory

Ind U-19 156-8 (38 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Fast bowler Tom Straker is back into the attack. Murugan takes one from the first ball before Tiwari ducks under a short ball angled into him.

The next ball is short but down the leg side for a wide before Tiwari throws his bat at a wide delivery and is beaten.

He plays and misses again next ball followed by the same off the fifth ball before defending the last ball with a straight bat.

Pacer Anderson is back into the attack. Murugan smashes the second ball back over the bowler's head for a four and pulls the next through square leg for another boundary.

Anderson loses his line as he bowls a wide down the leg side before Murugan mistimes the lofted straight shot for two runs to long-on.

Anderson struggling as he bowls another wide down the leg side wide before a fumble from the wicketkeeper gets them another extra run.

Murugan continues to chance his arm as he swings pacer Straker straight down the ground for a boundary followed by a single.

20:18

India 8 down; Australia on the brink

Ind U-19 134-8 (35 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Murugan misses the glance off Beardman but the ball goes fine off his pads for four leg byes.

In the next over, Murugan tries the reverse sweep off MacMillan but misses. He then slams the spinner over the cover region for a boundary.

MacMillan drops short as Murugan cuts it to deep point for just one and Tiwari keeps strike with a single from the last ball.

Beardman continues as No 10 Naman Tiwari keeps out the first two balls before he is beaten as he pokes outside the off-stump. The left-hander avoids the short ball and keeps out the last ball as Beardman sends down a maiden over.

20:09

India 8 down; Aus set for easy win

Ind U-19 122-8 (32 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Pace bowler Mahli Beardman is back into the attack. Adarsh comes down the track and has a big swing but is beaten all ends up.

Beardman gets his man a couple of balls later. Left-hander Adarsh attempts the pull shot but the ball goes off the gloves and is taken by the wicketkeeper.

Adarsh is dismissed for 47 as India slide to 115/7 in the 31st over.

In the next over, Murugan Abhishek comes down the track to loft spinner MacMillan straight down the ground for a six.

He has another swipe but only for a single through the off-side.

MacMillan brings Australia closer as he cleans up Raj Limbani with a yorker.

Limbani walks back for a duck as India are reduced to 122/8 in the 32nd over.

Off-spinner MacMillan has ripped apart the Indian batting line-up, taking 3/26 in seven overs.

19:55

India 6 down; Australia in control

Ind U-19 115-6 (30 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Adarsh Singh decides to cut loose. He smashes the overpitched delivery from Vidler through the covers for a boundary. He top edges the pull shot next ball but it flies over fine leg for a six, to get 13 runs from the over.

Abhishek cuts MacMillan as the fielder at point makes a diving stop to save the boundary and concede just a single and Adarsh takes one to long-off.

India are 115/6 in 30 overs, needing another 139 runs for victory in 20 overs at nearly seven per over.

Opener Adarsh waging a lone battle, with 47 from 74 balls.

19:49

India 6 down; Australia in control

Ind U-19 100-6 (28 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

It goes from bad to worse for India. Aravelly Avanish perishes for a two-ball duck as he chips a simple catch back to the bowler MacMillan.

Things falling apart for India as they slip to 91/6 in the 26th over.

Murugan Abhishek watchfully keeps out the rest of the over from the off-spinner, who has wonderful figures of 2/12 in four overs to leave India in a complete mess.

Can Adarsh Singh script a magical recovery for India? It hasn't been easy for India's batters against Australia's bowlers, who have stuck to a disciplined line and length to build the pressure which has resulted in wickets at regular intervals.

Australia going in for the kill as they bring back their pace bowler Vidler, who took 1/24 in six overs in his first spell.

Nearly another wicket as Adarsh mistimes the lofted shot down the ground but it falls safely between long-on and long-off.

Murugan Abhishek brings some cheer to the Indian camp as he smashes spinner MacMillan over the covers for a boundary and then takes one to bring up India's 200, in the 28th over.

19:38

India 5 down; Australia in control

Ind U-19 90-5 (25 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Pacer Anderson is back into the attack. Adarsh and Moliya take two singles each to get four runs from the pacer's fifth over.

MacMillan beats Moliya outside the off-stump as the right-hander plays for the turn before he takes a single.

Adarsh misses the sweep shot followed by a single and Moliya is beaten on the outside edge again as he plays down the wrong line followed by a single.

In the next over, Adarsh top edges the pull shot off Anderson but the ball falls well short of the fielder at fine leg.

Moliya picks one before Anderson bowls a wide down the leg side and Adarsh is struck on the pads as he misses the clip but the ball is clearly going down.

MacMillan is doing an excellent job with the ball. Apart from the wicket, he has kept things in check quite well conceding just 11 runs from three overs.

India find themselves in further mess as Moliya miscues the lofted shot and is caught by Vidler for nine.

India are reeling on 90/5 in 25 overs at the halfway mark, needing another 164 runs for victory from the remaining 25 overs.

19:21

Dhas out for 9; India sink further

Ind U-19 74-4 (20 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Beardman bowls his third over as Adarsh mistimes the pull shot before he steers the next to thirdman for one.

Dhas gets a thick outside edge for a single and Adarsh clips the last ball for two runs to deep square leg.

Off-spinner Raf MacMillan comes into the attack. He strikes first ball with the vital wicket of the in-form Dhas, who gets the edge and is caught behind by wicketkeeper Hicks for nine.

India slip to 68/4 in the 20th over.

MacMillan gets the next ball to go straight on as new batter plays for the turn but is beaten on the outside edge. Wicketkeeper Hicks appeals for stumping but Priyanshu Moliya has got his feet back.

MacMillan bowls a half-tracker as Adarsh pulls it over midwicket for a four and then takes one.

India are 74/4 in 20 overs, needing 180 from 30 overs at exactly six per over.

India's hopes rest largely on Adarsh, who has made 27 from 53 balls.

19:10

Saharan fails; India in big trouble

Ind U-19 64-3 (18 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Straker, who took six wickets in the semi-final against Pakistan, has bowled quite well so far. He bowls five dots in a row to Saharan, who keeps strike with one from the last ball.

India's captain Saharan succumbs to the pressure. He slashes Beardman straight to the fielder at point to perish for eight.

India slip to 56/3 in 17 overs as the asking rate goes up to six with 198 needed from 33 overs.

Sachin Dhas, who played a match-turning knock in the semis against South Africa, gets off the mark with a single through the covers.

In the next over, Dhas plays a beautiful straight drive off Straker for two runs. He pulls the pacer for a single and Adarsh takes one next ball.

Dhas plays a beautiful drive through the covers off the last ball for a boundary.

18:52

Musheer out for 22 as India struggle

Ind U-19 52-2 (15 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Straker from the other end. Singles from the first two balls before Saharan pushes the fifth ball in the gap through the covers for three runs.

Adarsh gets the edge off the last ball as it flies past the slip fielder for a four, to make it nine runs from the over and bring up India's 50 in the 14th over.

Beardman bowls another tidy over, conceding just two runs including a wide as Adarsh misses the pull of a short ball down the leg side.

India are 52/2 in 15 overs, needing another 202 runs from victory from 35 overs.

Adarsh has battled hard to score 17 from 44 balls, while Saharan is on six.

18:42

Musheer out for 22; India 2 down

Ind U-19 41-2 (13 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Musheer breaks the shackles. He plays a cracking straight drive off an overpitched delivery from Vidler, who conceded just six runs from his first five overs.

He drives the next ball straight back but uppishly as Vidler dives to his right on his follow through but can't get to the ball.

Singles from the next two balls before Musheer misses out on the short ball down the leg side. Australia appeal for catch down the leg side but the umpire rules it a wide.

The next ball is a cracking bouncer directed at the body as Musheer somehow manages to sway out of the way.

Vidler mixing his length quite well. He follows it up with a yorker as Musheer gets his bat down in time.

India are struggling to break the shackles. Straker keeps up the pressure as he bowls a maiden over to Adarsh.

India's run rate has dropped to exactly three as they struggle on 36/1 in 12 overs.

Musheer releases the pressure. He clips new bowler Mahi Beardman, the fourth pace bowler for Australia, through midwicket for a four.

Beardman gets revenge off the very next delivery. The ball stays a bit low as Musheer drags it back on to his stumps off the bottom edge.

Musheer walks back for 22 as India slip to 40/2 in the 13th over.

Uday Saharan gets off the mark with a single on the leg side and Adarsh keeps out the last two balls.

18:25

India struggle after early wicket

Ind U-19 28-1 (10 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Vidler continues to keep his end tight. He bowls five dots in a row to Musheer, who avoids the maiden over with a quick single on the leg side.

Vidler has conceded just three runs in his first four overs, including two maidens, while picking up a wicket.

The runs are hard to come by for the Indians. Australia's pacers managing to build some pressure with disciplined bowling.

Musheer taps pacer Anderson for a single who then bowls five dots in a row to Adarsh.

Musheer has 9 from 22 balls while Adarsh has made 7 from 20 balls.

It won't be long before one of the two batters looks to chance his arm and take a few risks to seize back the momentum.

It is all singles at the moment for India. Musheer taps Vidler into the covers and sets off for a quick single and Adarsh gets two runs to deep square leg after a fumble from the fielder.

Vidler gets the back of length ball to angle across left-hander Adarsh, who leaves and blocks the next.

He misses the clip off a full delivery as Australia appeal for leg before wicket without much conviction.

Tom Straker comes into the attack in place of Anderson, who bowled four overs for 17 runs.

Musheer risks a quick single to the fielder at mid-on as he makes to make his crease despite a direct hit.

The pace bowler oversteps but Adarsh can't make most of the free hit as he can only dig out the yorker on the off-side.

Adarsh takes a single into the covers and Musheer clips the last ball through midwicket for two runs.

India have struggled to get going, managing 28/1 in 10 overs. They need another 226 runs from 40 overs at an asking rate of 5.65.

Adarsh has managed 10 from 28 balls, while Musheer has made 13 from 27 balls.

18:06

Arshin departs; India lose early wicket

Ind U-19 18-1 (6 ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Anderson continues as left-hander Adarsh plays a nicely-timed drive through the covers for a four followed by a wide down the leg side.

Musheer, on 0, gets a lifeline off Anderson as Harry Dixon puts down a simple catch at first slip.

That was a regulation catch for Dixon as the ball went straight to him but he messed up the opportunity.

That single helps Musheer get off the mark and Adarsh keeps out the last ball.

Vidler from the other end as it has gone overcast at Benoni. Musheer pushes the first ball into the off-side and looks for a quick single but decides against it.

He keeps out the next couple of balls before he pokes at one away from his body but is beaten on the outside edge as Vidler gets some away movement.

He rocks back to slap the last ball into the covers as Vidler bowls his second maiden over. His current figures read 3-2-2-1.

India struggling on 10/1 in five overs as they look to rebuild after an early wicket.

Adarsh hits Anderson straight back as the fielder at mid-off puts in the dive to save the boundary and keep it down to one.

But Musheer's straight drive is in the gap past mid-off for a boundary. He clips the next behind square on the leg side for one and Adarsh pulls the next for a single.

He steers the last ball to thirdman region for one to retain strike.

17:53

Aus strike early; Arshin departs

Ind U-19 3-1 (3 Ovs) vs Aus U-19 253-7 | Scorecard

Adarsh Singh and Arshin Kulkarni are ready to face the challenge. The spotlight is on Adarsh Singh as Callum Vidler gears up for the opening delivery to kick off the action.

In the first over, Adarsh defends with precision, ensuring a maiden over for Vidler.

The tension builds as Charlie Anderson takes the ball from the opposite end. Arshin cautiously plays the first delivery towards backward point, opting for a careful approach. The next ball is left alone, showcasing strategic decision-making. Arshin confidently opens his account with a swift single.

Adarsh, at the helm, expertly defends the last two deliveries of Anderson's over. After a tight start, India stands at 1-0 after 2 overs, setting the tone for an exciting contest.

Vidler's persistent challenge continues in the second over. Arshin Kulkarni displays finesse with two quick singles, showcasing nimble footwork.

The narrative takes a swift turn. Vidler delivers a mesmerising out-swinger. Attempting to negotiate a full delivery, Arshin succumbs to the swing, resulting in a delicate edge. Ryan Hicks, positioned behind the stumps, capitalises on the opportunity with a straightforward catch, concluding Arshin Kulkarni's innings. He departs scoring 3 off 6 balls.

Musheer Khan is the new batter.

17:10

Australia recover to post 253 vs India

Harjas Singh and Ryan Hicks during their partnership.

Aus U-19 253-7 (50 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Left-arm pacer Tiwari to bowl the final over. Peake has a big swing first ball but misses the full delivery as it goes over the stumps.

He slaps the next to sweeper cover for just a single and Straker picks one next ball to deep point.

Peake can manage just one before Straker keeps out the yorker for a single.

Peake cracks the last ball over the cover region for a boundary as Australia finish with 253/7 in their 50 overs -- the highest total by a team in the Under-19 World Cup final.

Peake made a vital contribution in the last few overs with a superb innings of 46 from 43 balls.

17:03

Peake rebuilds Australia

Aus U-19 245-7 (49 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Limbani to bowl his final over. He starts with two dot balls to Straker who then takes a single to midwicket and Peake gets one on the off-side.

Another single to Straker before Peake slaps the last ball past point for two runs.

Limbani finishes with splendid figures of 3/38 in 10 overs. He did well to bowl with pain in his last few overs despite struggling with a hamstring injury.

Musheer to bowl the 49th over. Straker takes one off the first ball before Peake reverse sweeps the next ball over thirdman for a six.

The next ball is clipped towards midwicket for a couple of runs as the fielder fumbles before Peake misses the reverse sweep.

He walks across a long way but misses the clip on the leg side as he takes a leg bye and Straker can't get a run off the last ball.

Peake has rebuilt Australia in the last few overs, hitting 40 from 39 balls.

16:57

Limbani strikes; Australia 7 down

Aus U-19 230-7 (47 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Limbani, who is struggling with his hamstring, starts his new over with a no-ball as he oversteps.

But Anderson can't make most of the free hit as he swings and misses. However, the short ball is too high and is ruled a wide which means the free hit stays.

Anderson makes most of the free hit second time around as he clubs Limbani over square leg for a huge six!

He takes two runs off the next to make it nine runs from the first two balls of the over.

Limbani gets revenge as he gets Anderson leg before wicket with a full delivery on the stumps which catches him plumb him front.

Once again a wicket at the right time for India as Anderson walks back for 13.

Tom Straker gets off the mark with a single as he edges Limbani to the fielder at thirdman and Peake takes one off the next.

Left-arm pacer Tiwari back into the attack. Singles off the first two balls before the fast bowler bowls a wide down the leg side followed by one to Peake.

16:40

Australia go past 200

Aus U-19 210-6 (45 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Pacer Limbani, who has been excellent with the ball so far taking 2/17 in seven overs, is back into the attack.

Peake taps the first ball into the leg side for a single. Limbani bowls a cracking bouncer as Anderson takes his eyes off and fends it on the off-side but the ball falls safely for a single.

Limbani struggling with a hamstring injury as the physio comes out to attend.

The pacer continues as Peake takes one off the next ball and Anderson keeps out the last two balls.

Musheer to bowl his eighth over. He has been quite good with the ball today. He sends down another tidy over, giving away three runs.

Peake has kept Australia going, scoring 24 from 28 balls but he needs good support from the other end.

Australia will be looking to score a few boundaries in the last five overs and finish somewhere around 250.

16:29

Australia go past 200

Aus U-19 204-6 (43 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Saumy Pandey comes back into the attack. He bowls it down the leg side as Peake misses the clip but the ball goes fine off the pads for four leg byes.

He hits the fifth ball down to long-on for a single and Charlie Anderson keeps out the last ball.

Peake brings some smiles back to the Australian dressing room as he pulls Musheer for a four square on the leg side.

He cuts the last ball for a couple of runs to bring up Australia's 200, in the 42nd over.

Saumy Pandey to bowl his final over. He concedes four singles to finish with good figures of 1/41 in 10 overs.

16:17

Australia 6 down; India in control

Aus U-19 187-6 (40 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Pacer Tiwari continues as he concedes three runs in the seventh over. He has been expensive with the ball, giving away 49 runs in seven overs but has picked up two wickets.

Part-time spinner Musheer is back into the attack. He leaves Australia in further strife with the wicket of Raf MacMillan, who is caught and bowled by the spinner for 2.

Australia in trouble on 187/6 in the 40th over.

16:06

Pandey strikes; Harjas out for 55

Aus U-19 181-5 (38 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Spinner Saumy Pandey comes back into the attack. He strikes with the big wicket of Harjas, who misses the slog sweep and is trapped leg before wicket after a good hand off 55 from 64 balls.

16:04

Harjas hits fifty to rally Australia

Aus U-19 179-4 (37 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Abhishek to bowl his final over. Harjas drives the first ball to long-off for one and Peake takes one off the next.

Two more singles as Abhishek ends his spell, conceding 37 runs from his 10 overs.

Left-arm pacer Tiwari is back into the attack. Peake picks one from the first ball and Harjas turns the third ball to square leg for a single followed by another run.

A full toss from Tiwari as Harjas drives it past the fielder at mid-off for a four to bring up his fifty from 59 balls, with three sixes and as many fours.

What a time to bounce back to form for the young Australian!

15:55

Limbani strikes; Australia 4 down

Aus U-19 167-4 (35 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Pacer Limbani is back into the attack. A single to Harjas and Hicks before the former takes one off the last ball to retain strike.

Abhishek to bowl his ninth over. Harjas swings the spinner over midwicket for his third six as he continues to get the boundaries against spin.

Limbani checks Australia's progress with the wicket of Hicks, who is struck on the pads by the incoming delivery and given out leg before wicket for 20.

The back of length delivery stayed a bit low to beat Hicks' defence and strike him in front.

That was a crucial wicket as Hicks and Harjas had put on 66 from 68 balls for the fourth wicket to rebuild Australia.

Oliver Peake gets off the mark with a single to thirdman before Harjas sways out of the way of a quick bouncer directed at the body from Limbani.

He steers the fifth ball past point for a single to thirdman and left-hander Peake is beaten last ball as he tries to slash it past point.

15:40

Harjas, Hicks takes Australia past 150

Aus U-19 152-3 (32 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Hicks pushes Musheer into the off-side for a single and Harjas sweeps a leg side delivery past short fine for three runs followed by a wide.

Harjas turning it on after a slow start. He slog sweeps Abhishek high over midwicket for a six to take his score to take Australia past 150, in the 32nd over.

A timely return to form for the left-hander, whose previous best in the World Cup before today was 17.

He drives the fifth ball down the ground to long-off for a single and Hicks defends the last ball.

15:34

Tiwari's double strike boosts India

Aus U-19 136-3 (30 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Tiwari bowls a thigh bouncer to Hicks, which he leaves and is ruled a wide for height.

The next ball is wide as Hicks hits it square on the off-side for a four before taking two runs through midwicket.

Off-spinner Moliya is back into the attack. Harjas finally gets going as he uses his feet and swings the spinner high over long-on for a six.

He rocks back to cut the next ball, getting a thick outside edge past the wicketkeeper for a four and drives the last ball to long-off for a single to retain strike.

Left-arm spinner Musheer is back into the attack. He concedes three singles in his fourth over and Abhishek starts his new spell with a tight over, giving away two runs.

Australia are 136/3 in 30 overs with Harjas on 20 and Hicks on 17.

15:19

Tiwari's double strike boosts India

Aus U-19 111-3 (26 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Saumy Pandey is back into the attack. Hicks takes a single first ball before Harjas picks one off the fifth for just his second run from 11 balls faced.

Hicks gets the thick outside edge last ball which goes fine for a boundary past short thirdman.

In the next over, Harjas clips the full delivery from Tiwari through midwicket for a couple of runs.

He taps the fourth ball to midwicket for one and Hicks picks another run off the next.

Pandey follows it up with a tight over conceding just a single to Hicks.

Harjas hasn't enjoyed a good run with the bat in the World Cup. He looks clearly short of form and has struggled to five from 19 balls.

15:06

Tiwari strikes again; Australia 3 down

Aus U-19 100-3 (23 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Pacer Tiwari strikes another crucial blow in his next over. Dixon, who made 42 from 56 balls, is caught on the off-side by Abhishek as Australia are reduced to 99/3 in the 23rd over.

Left-hander Dixon is completely foxed by the slower ball as he slices it on the off-side and is caught in the covers.

Tiwari making the difference with the ball, taking two wickets in the space of eight balls.

Ryan Hicks gets off the mark with a quick single on the off-side as Musheer misfields at point, to bring up Australia's 100 in the 23rd over.

15:01

Tiwari strikes; Weibgen out for 48

Aus U-19 96-2 (22 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

India make a change as pacer Tiwari, who bowled just one over with the new ball, is back into the attack.

The moves pays off as Tiwari strikes with the key wicket of the well-set for Weibgen.

The Australia captain, who stroked his way to a fluent 48 from 66 balls, plays an uppish drive straight to Musheer at point to end the 78-run stand.

New batter Harjas Singh keeps out the yorker first ball and leaves the next.

Abhishek, who bowled a miserly first spell of five overs for 12 runs, comes back into the attack.

Dixon takes a single first ball before Harjas clips the third ball for another run followed by three dots ball as the spinner continues to be tight.

14:53

Australia back on track after early wkt

Aus U-19 87-1 (20 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Abhishek doing quite a good job in keeping one end tight. He concedes two runs from his fifth over, having given away a total of 12 runs in five overs so far.

Weibgen has looked quite against the spinners. This time he clips Pandey in the gap through square leg for a four and then takes a single to take his score into the 40s.

Off-spinner Priyanshu Moliya into the attack in place of Abhishek. He starts with a short ball which Weibgen smashes through the covers off the backfoot for a four.

But Moliya does well to concede just two singles from the rest of the over.

Australia are 87/1 in 20 overs with Weibgen on 48 and Dixon on 32.

14:37

Australia back on track after early wkt

Aus U-19 72-1 (17 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Off-spinner Abhishek doing a tidy job with the ball. He gives away two singles in the 14th over, for a total of seven conceded in three overs so far.

Left-arm spinner Saumy Pandey is back into the attack. A single each to Weibgen and Dixon before the former nudges the last ball through square leg for a couple of runs.

Two singles and a wide off Abhishek's fourth over brings up the 50-run stand for the second wicket.

In the next over, Pandey drifts down the leg side as Weibgen uses the pace to guide it fine off his pads for a four, followed by singles off the last two balls.

14:24

Dixon, Weibgen take Australia past 50

Aus U-19 57-1 (13 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Spin from both ends as Musheer comes back into the attack, in place of Limbani, who bowled an excellent first spell of 1/12 in five overs.

He bowls another tidy over, conceding just two singles in his second over.

Abhishek also does the same in the next over, giving away just two singles.

In the next over, Weibgen taps Musheer to short thirdman where the fielder fumbles to concede two runs to take Australia past 50, in the 13th over. The next ball is down the leg side as Weibgen glances it fine for a boundary followed by singles off the last two balls.

14:14

Dixon, Weibgen steady Australia

Aus U-19 45-1 (10 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Change in the bowling as spinner Musheer Khan comes into the attack. Weibgen misses the clip off the first ball and is struck on the pads before the Australia captain defends the next and does the same third ball.

Weibgen clips the fifth on the leg side for a single and Dixon keeps out the last ball as the left-arm spinner makes a tidy start, conceding just a single in his first over.

Limbani gets the ball to swing into Weibgen who clips it on the leg side for a single and Dixon gets a thick outside edge which goes uppishly towards thirdman for another run.

Weibgen guides the fourth ball to thirdman for a single and Dixon keeps out the last two balls.

India juggling around their spinners as Musheer is taken off after just one over with off-spinner Murugan Abhishek comes into the attack.

Weibgen clips the first ball through midwicket for a single and Dixon whips the fourth ball for another run.

Weibgen takes a single off the last ball as Australia reach 45/1 in 10 overs, with Dixon on 22 and Weibgen on 17.

14:03

Dixon, Weibgen steady Australia

Aus U-19 38-1 (7 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Spin introduced early as left-arm spinner Saumy Pandey comes into the attack, to bowl the fourth over.

Weibgen clips the first ball on the leg side for a single and Dixon is beaten next ball as Pandey gets the ball to skid on straight and past the outside edge of the left-hander.

Dixon looking to be positive. This time he gets a thick outside edge trying to drive for three runs to thirdman before the pacer bowls a wide down the leg side.

Weibgen keeps strike with a single from the last ball.

Limbani has a confident shout for leg before wicket turned down against Weibgen off the first ball of his second over.

The ball keeps quite low as Weibgen is struck on the pads but the umpire says the impact was outside the line of the stumps with the Australia skipper having a narrow escape.

The pacer bowls short and also gives width as Weibgen smashes it past point for a four.

The two batters collect four singles from Pandey's second over, not taking any risks against the spinner.

Limbani gets the ball to move away as Weibgen is beaten outside the off-stump before he is struck high on the pads as the pacer gets the ball to jag in sharply.

He pushes the third ball into the off-side for a quick single.

Limbani strays down the leg side as Dixon misses the glance but the ball goes fine off his pads for four leg byes.

13:46

Limbani strikes; Aus lose 1st wicket

Aus U-19 19-1 (3 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

Limbani gets the early breakthrough for India. Konstas is beaten by the full delivery which swings away before he is cleaned up by the big inswinger and bowled through the gate for a eight-ball duck.

That is a top delivery from the young pacer to give India the early wicket in the big final.

Australia captain Hugh Weibgen walks in at No 3. He is beaten outside the off-stump looking to drive before he hits the last ball through the covers for three runs to get off the mark.

13:41

Australia off to a flying start

Aus U-19 16-0 (2 ovs) vs Ind U-19 | Scorecard

It quite overcast at the moment at Willowmoore Park in Benoni and India's pacers could get some swing with the new ball.

Sam Konstas and Harry Dixon are the two openers for Australia, while Raj Limbani opens the bowling for India.

The first ball swings in a bit as left-hander Dixon gets an inside edge trying to defend and he takes a quick single to get off the mark.

The next ball takes off from length to beat right-hander Konstas as he looks to defend and he taps the next into the off-side.

Limbani gets the ball to swing into the right-hander who is struck on the pads but the ball is clearly going down as the LBW shout is turned down.

Konstas keeps out the last two balls to end a good first over from the young India pacer.

Left-arm pacer Naman Tiwari from the other end. Dixon edges the first ball as he pushes away from his body and the ball flies through the vacant second slip region for a four.

The net ball comes bang off the middle as Dixon rocks back and pulls the short ball over square leg for a six.

Tiwari bowls full and on the stumps as Dixon flicks it through midwicket for another four followed by a wide as the pacer bowls a high bouncer.

Dixon is beaten last ball as he goes after a full wide delivery but is beaten by some away movement.

13:08

Australia opt to bat; India unchanged

India are unchanged, while Australia have made one change as Charlie Anderson replaces Tom Campbell.

Check out the playing XIs:

India Under-19: Uday Saharan (captain), Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Aravelly Avanish (w/k), Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Saumy Pandey.

Australia Under-19: Hugh Weibgen (captain), Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks (w/k), Oliver Peake, Raf MacMilllan, Charlie Anderson, Tom Straker, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler.

13:06

Aus win toss; elect to bat vs India

Australia captain Hugh Weibgen has won the toss and elected to bat against India in the Under-19 World Cup final in Benoni on Sunday.

Australia Weibgen wants to emulate the senior men's team who had beaten India in the ODI World Cup final in November.

It is no surprise that Australia elected to bat first, having endured shaky moments in each of their three run-chases in the tournament to date. Meanwhile, in the two games they batted first, they won by 225 and 110 runs respectively.

India have been dominant batting first in the tournament, winning each of their first five games by setting up a target. Three of those five wins came by a margin of over 200 runs.

12:55

Unbeaten India target sixth title

Just like in last year's ICC World Test Championship Final and the ODI World Cup final, India and Australia are set to clash in the showpiece finale of another landmark ICC tournament, this time at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa on Sunday.

Undefeated thus far in the tournament, both teams will stand on the brink of history as they take to the field in Benoni.

Australia are aiming for a rare quadruple after clinching three major pieces of ICC silverware in the past year, which includes the two titles named above and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, won twelve months ago on South African soil.

At stake for India meanwhile, is the prospect of a record-extending sixth ICC U-19 World Cup title, and their first successful defence of the crown. Amazingly, India are featuring in the fifth successive final at this event, and the defending champions will be keen to maintain their dominance at this event.

India confirmed their spot in the final after beating hosts South Africa by two wickets in a tense matchup on Tuesday. Chasing 245 for victory, India battled back from 32/4 to seal a memorable win thanks to a brilliant match-winning partnership between Sachin Dhas and captain Uday Saharan.

Thursday's second semi-final also provided no shortage of drama, as Australia emerged victorious over Pakistan by one wicket in the final over of the contest. Having bowled out Pakistan for a seemingly below par total of 179, Australia stuttered in their chase before their middle and lower order formed crucial partnerships to help them edge home in thrilling fashion.

India and Australia both head into the final undefeated, having topped their respective groups in both the initial stage and the Super Six stage, and can boast some of the most exciting young talent on the planet.

India dominated the early stages of the tournament, with commanding victories over Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA, thanks to stellar performances from Saumy Pandey, Musheer Khan, and Naman Tiwari.

In the Super Six stage, Musheer Khan's second century set up a vital win against New Zealand, while Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas starred with centuries in a big victory over Nepal.

The semi-final clash against South Africa posed a stern test for India, with the likes of Kwena Maphaka and Tristan Luus proving formidable. However, a resilient partnership between Saharan and Dhas once again steered India through a chastening trial, ensuring their place in the final.

This intense victory under pressure undoubtedly served as invaluable preparation for the young Indian unit ahead of the ultimate showdown against Australia in the final.

Team trends: India have been dominant batting first in the tournament, winning each of their first five games by setting up a target. Three of those five wins came by a margin of over 200 runs.

Hugh Weibgen's Australian side navigated the group stage with varying levels of dominance, and importantly, different players have come to the fore at different stages in the competition.

Led by Callum Vidler, their pacers dominated Namibia, but they needed skipper Weibgen to save them from a difficult position and carry them to a win. Against Zimbabwe, Harry Dixon starred with the bat before Harkirat Bajwa's bowling dismantled the opposition. Rounding off their group stage fixtures, Ryan Hicks came to the rescue in their win against Sri Lanka that cemented their position atop the table.

In the Super Six stage, Weibgen's sensational century against rivals England set the tone for a dominant win in Kimberley. Next, despite a batting slip-up against West Indies, Sam Konstas' century helped Australia post a competitive total before rain intervened and helped them seal top spot in Group 2.

In the semi-finals against Pakistan, Australia's batting faltered yet again after Tom Straker's six-wicket haul had put them on top. Digging deep, they managed to scrape through by one wicket to set up a mouth-watering tie against India.

Team trends: Australia have endured shaky moments in each of their three run-chases in the tournament to date. Meanwhile, in the two games they batted first, they won by 225 and 110 runs respectively.

U-19 WC Final: Australia down India; win 4th title

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