The much-awaited Under 19 World Cup 2024 final took place between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park in Benoni where the Aussies registered an emphatic win by 79 runs. The Australians completely dominated the proceedings and won their overall fourth title of U19 World Cups. Previously, Australia won the U19 World Cups in 1988 under Geoff Parker, in 2002 under Cameron White and in 2010 under Mitchell Marsh.
Harjas Singh shines with the bat
Opting to bat first, Australia posted 253/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Harjas Singh was their pick of the batter with a brilliant half-century. Singh smashed 55 off 64 balls with the help of 3 fours and as many sixes. Apart from Singh, captain Hugh Weibgen (48), Oliver Peake (46) and opener Harry Dixon (42) chipped in with valuable contributions.
For India, Raj Limbani was their star with the ball, bagging a sensational three-wicket haul for 38 runs in his quota of 10 overs. Naman Tiwari also bagged two scalps for 63 in nine overs.
Mahli Beardman blows away India’s batting
In response, the Boys in Blue were bundled out for just 174 in 43.5 overs, losing the contest by 79 runs. Opener Adarsh Singh with 47 and tailender Murugan Abhishek with 42 played their part but the rest of the batters failed to impress against a top-quality bowling attack.
Mahli Beardman was the standout bowler for the Aussies, taking a brilliant three-wicket haul while conceding only 15 runs in 7 overs, including a couple of maidens. Apart from Beardman, Raf MacMilllan also sizzled with the ball. He took three scalps for 43 runs in his quota of 10 overs.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Heads high, Team India. 🇮🇳
This is just a start for a great cricket career for many stars to dominate in the coming decades in the senior team, many moments to cherish, many talents emerged, hard luck in the final. pic.twitter.com/4Fi2wzge3U
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 11, 2024
Australia won all 3 times against India. 🥲 pic.twitter.com/d52SfuTXq6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 11, 2024
ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने लगातार तीसरी बार आइसीसी ट्रॉफी में भारत को हराया। #under19worldcup https://t.co/CJ0spNieyj
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) February 11, 2024
It’s all over as Australia beat India to win #U19WorldCup 👏#INDvAUS #cricket
Scorecard: #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/CfEEVFB3YG— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 11, 2024
ALWAYS PROUD 🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/D2NCcncb9X
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 11, 2024
Relentless Australia down India in Benoni to clinch their fourth #U19WorldCup title 🎇#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/wn7GPVc3xc
— ICC (@ICC) February 11, 2024
Quite the achievement this for the Australian boys. Beating an Indian team in an under-19 World Cup final is akin to beating an Australian senior team in any World Cup final. Takes something very special #U19WorldCupFinal
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) February 11, 2024
Last
ICC Women’s WC Winner – AUS
ICC Women’s T20WC Winner – AUS
ICC World Test Championship Winner – AUS
ICC Men’s WC Winner – AUS
ICC Men’s U19WC Winner – AUS*— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 11, 2024
For showing us that the future of 🇮🇳 cricket is in safe hands 🙌
Chin up, boys 💙 pic.twitter.com/gQimz6t9qh
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 11, 2024
This is the FIRST TIME a team won 4 back to back ICC events (men, women, U19 combined)
Feb 2023 – Australia🇦🇺 won women T20 WC
Jun 2023 – Australia🇦🇺 won WTC
Nov 2023 – Australia🇦🇺 won men’s ODI WC
Feb 2024 – Australia🇦🇺 won men’s U19 WC#U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/01GViYxlyF— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) February 11, 2024
💔#INDvAUS #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/0h4wlR7y12
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 11, 2024
https://twitter.com/sri_ashutosh08/status/1756702950335152578
Another Sunday, another heartbreak for India.
Once again, Australia beat India in an ICC final and lift the trophy .🏆 #U19WorldCup2024 #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/eO3sTMlboa
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 11, 2024
Sometimes you are 2nd best in the final yet again but what a fantastic display of performance by these young boys they were just unbeatable before final well played 💯🔥#INDvAUS #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/7qNoav0xEE
— Yash k_335 (@335Yash) February 11, 2024
When Moustache gives Most-ache to the opposition…#U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/VSbWwOjPjF
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) February 11, 2024
1988 🏆
2002🏆
2010🏆
2024🏆Australia are the 2024 U19 World Cup champions!🏆 🇦🇺🏏#U19WorldCupFinal #INDvsAUSfinal pic.twitter.com/yBUN57Hmth
— Rana M Umer Shahleez Khan (@Rana_houn_jnab) February 11, 2024
Another Sunday, another heartbreak for India.
Once again, Australia beat India in an ICC final and lift the trophy .🏆 #U19WorldCup2024 #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/MV8CIplSA9
— Babar Azam World (@Babarazam958) February 11, 2024
A heartbreak for India 🇮🇳#INDvAUS #U19WorldCupFinal#AUSvIND #U19WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/Sy2K0y5JHA
— Rizwan Babar Army (@RizwanBabarArmy) February 11, 2024
ICT going smoothly in league stage to meet Australia in finals 😥 #INDvAUS #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/NVqIey99JL
— A.J. (@beingabhi2712) February 11, 2024
Australia Defeated India In The Final Of U19 World Cup Hard Luck Team India…!!!! 💔 #U19WorldCupFinal #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/2hmsJNkjhO
— معاز (@maaz_oye) February 11, 2024
Maybe yellow color is panuti for India 💔💔 #INDvsAUS #U19WorldCup2024 #U19WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/ER0HaNK1Jn
— VISHAL 🇮🇳 MEENA (@_vishal_orada) February 11, 2024
