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India Eyes Sixth U-19 Cricket World Cup Title in Historic Final Clash with Australia
History beckons for the Indian U-19 cricket team led by skipper Uday Saharan as they prepare to face Australia in the final of the 2024 U-19 Cricket World Cup. The high-stakes match will be held on Sunday at the Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium in Benoni, South Africa.
India, the defending champions, are aiming to create a record by clinching their sixth U-19 World Cup title. They have previously etched their name on the trophy in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022, establishing themselves as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
Both finalists have maintained an unbeaten streak throughout the competition, showcasing their dominance. However, Australia did encounter a no-result against the West Indies during the Super-6 stage, while India enjoyed victories in all their matches.
India’s journey to the final began with convincing wins against Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA in the Group stage. Their dominance continued in the Super Sixes, where they crushed New Zealand by 214 runs and Nepal by 132 runs.
Their winning streak extended to the semi-final where they edged past South Africa by a nail-biting two wickets.
Australia’s Dominant Path to the Final
Australia, on the other hand, dominated their Group stage matches against Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka. In the Super Sixes, they displayed their firepower by dismantling England by 110 runs via the DLS method.
Although their encounter with the West Indies ended in a no-result due to rain, they secured a hard-fought victory against Pakistan in the semi-final.
With both teams boasting impressive performances and determined to lift the coveted trophy, the final promises to be a thrilling encounter. Defending champions India, buoyed by their consistent winning streak throughout the tournament, pose a formidable challenge.
However, Australia’s explosive batting lineup and disciplined bowling attack pose a significant challenge.
The 2024 U-19 Cricket World Cup final promises a historic clash, with India vying for a record-breaking sixth title and exciting young talent taking center stage. All eyes will be on Benoni as these future stars battle it out for cricketing glory.
Australia vs. India, U19 World Cup Final: Teams
The Indian team comprises the following players: Aravelly Avanish Rao, Saumy Kumar Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan, Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Adarsh Singh, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, and Uday Saharan (captain).
Australia’s squad includes Hugh Weibgen (captain), Lachlan Aitken, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Tom Campbell, Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Sam Konstas, Rafael MacMillan, Aidan O’Connor, Harjas Singh, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, and Ollie Peake.
Venue: U19 World Cup Final between Australia and India
The Sahara Park Willowmoore Cricket Stadium in Benoni will host the India vs. Australia U19 World Cup final in 2024.
Date and Time of India vs. Australia, U19 World Cup Final
On Sunday, February 11 at 1:30 PM IST, India and Australia will compete in the 2024 U19 World Cup final. The match officials will toss at 1:00 PM IST.
Where to watch the U19 World Cup Final between Australia and India live streaming?
Hotstar will stream the 2024 U19 World Cup final live, in addition to being broadcast live on Star Sports network between Australia and India.
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