The Under-19 teams of Australia and Pakistan will be vying for a place in the final when they go head-to-head in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Men’s U19 World Cup. The winners of the match will meet reigning champions India in the summit showdown. The high-voltage encounter between Australia and Pakistan will be held at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 8.
Australia and Pakistan have been quite dominant throughout the tournament. Besides India, they are the only two teams that haven’t lost a single game during the campaign. Australia, however, had to share points with West Indies after their last Super Six clash was called off due to incessant rain in Kimberley.
Pakistan, on the other hand, finished at the top of Group D. Despite sharing the same points with India in the Super Six stage, Pakistan was second in Group 1 as per the net run net. They were up against neighbours Bangladesh in the last game, which turned out to be a gripping battle. Pakistan had the last laugh in the low-scoring affair, registering a 5-run victory.
Australia U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 Pitch Report:
Benoni’s Willowmoore Park hosted the first semi-final match between India and South Africa and the pitch looked quite sluggish in both innings. With bowlers dominating the proceedings, India struggled to chase down a target of 245 runs. The surface is expected to remain the same in the upcoming game featuring Australia and Pakistan. Pacers can get some bounce in the early phase, while batters will need to give themselves time to settle at the crease.
Australia U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 Weather Report:
The weather in Benoni is expected to remain partly cloudy on February 8. There is a 24 percent chance of rain which might cause interference during the U-19 World Cup semi-final between Australia and Pakistan. The temperature could hover around 18 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 39-70 percent. The wind speed will be around 17 km/h during the 50-over clash.
Australia U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 Full Squads:
AUS-U19: Harry Dixon, Harjas Singh, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen(c), Oliver Peake, Lachlan Aitken(w), Raf MacMillan, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler, Ryan Hicks, Tom Campbell, Tom Straker, Aidan O Connor, Corey Wasley
PAK-U19: Shamyl Hussain, Shahzaib Khan, Azan Awais, Saad Baig(w/c), Ahmad Hassan, Haroon Arshad, Arafat Minhas, Ali Asfand, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Raza, Amir Hassan, Khubaib Khalil, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Mohammad Riazullah
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