Australia clinched the Under-19 World Cup title in a gripping final against India, showcasing a formidable pace attack that proved decisive in their victory. The match featured key performances, including Harjas Singh reaching a half-century for India and Oliver Peake's crucial 46 runs that helped Australia set a challenging target of 7-253. Raj Limbani and Mahli Beardman were standout bowlers for Australia, with Limbani taking three wickets and Beardman securing crucial dismissals, including that of India's captain, Uday Saharan. Despite efforts from India's batters, including a fighting 47 from Adarsh Singh and a brisk innings from Murugan Abhishek, Australia's pace attack, led by Callum Vidler and Beardman, steered Australia to victory, with Australia three wickets away from the title at one point. This win was significant for Australia, breaking a series of losses against India in previous Under-19 World Cups and youth ODIs.
Several of Australia's #U19WorldCup champions have been involved with state and BBL teams already, and show plenty of promise for further success at senior level https://t.co/fOf7vDCUV8
This is a hugely, hugely exciting squad. Lots of established names, but 9(!!) players aged 20 or under, all of whom have excelled in the Celtic Challenge this year and shown they're more than up to pro standards. Would love to see a few get a shot in the Six Nations. https://t.co/vnrVheOdc0
š„ All-star pace attack āļø Bold toss call ā Stuck to their guns at the selection table How Australia won the #U19WorldCup and why Mitch Marsh reckons Hugh Weibgen's men are destined for big things https://t.co/dnqPws1Jv8
Before their triumph in Benoni, Australia had: - Lost their last two #U19WorldCup finals, both against India - Lost their last six men's #U19WorldCup matches against India - Lost their last ten men's youth ODIs against India https://t.co/oniEH9oC2D #INDvAUS https://t.co/WNJNfZfXyX
A fearsome four-pronged pace attack, spearheaded by the thunderous Callum Vidler and Mahli Beardman, who had Anrich Nortje transfixed to the action, led Australia to Under-19 World Cup glory in Benoni #INDvAUS #U19WorldCup https://t.co/OEx8XUVwxo
Murugan Abhishek's brisk innings takes India past 150 #INDvAUS #U19WorldCup
Adarsh Singh was holding fort at one end even as wickets fell, but he's dismissed on 47 by Mahli Beardman. Australia three wickets away from the title #U19WorldCup #INDvAUS
Mahli Beardman is flying, and so are Australia! He gets the big wicket of Uday Saharan, India's captain and Mr Reliable at this #U19WorldCup #INDvAUS
Mahli Beardman comes into the attack, and has bowled Musheer Khan š„ #U19WorldCup #INDvAUS
Callum Vidler has the early strike for Australia - Arshin Kulkarni is caught behind on 3 #U19WorldCup #INDvAUS
Vidler has an early wicket for Australia! Kulkarni gone for three #U19WorldCup
Innings Break! #TeamIndia need 2ā£5ā£4ā£ to win the #U19WorldCup! 3ā£ wickets for Raj Limbani 2ā£ wickets for Naman Tiwari A wicket each for Saumy Pandey & Musheer Khan Over to our batters š Scorecard ā¶ļø https://t.co/RytU4cGJLu #U19WorldCup | #INDvAUS https://t.co/4SnelO2HMi
Oliver Peake finishes with a flurry! His 46 gets Australia to 7-253 from their 50 overs #U19WorldCup
Raj Limbani's third strike dents Australia's push for a big finish #U19WorldCup #INDvAUS
Another momentum-breaking wicket! Saumy Pandey gets Harjas Singh, who just reached his fifty #U19WorldCup | #INDvAUS