Explore the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in ICC U19 World Cup 2024, including highlights from the IND vs AUS final. Australia continued their strong record in ICC event finals against India. The Australia U19 team beat India U19 by 79 runs in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 final at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. This is Australia’s fourth U19 World Cup title and the first time they’ve beaten India in a final. India had defeated Australia in the previous two finals, in 2012 and 2018.
In the match, Australia won the toss and chose to bat first. They scored 253 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs, the highest total in an ICC U19 World Cup final. Harjas Singh, an Indian-origin player, was the top scorer for Australia with 55 runs. Australia kept building partnerships, while India struggled in their chase, getting all out for 174. India lost their first six wickets before reaching 100.
Mahli Beardman was named ‘Man of the Match’ for taking 3 wickets. Raf MacMillan also took 3 wickets, while Callum Vidler took 2 wickets. Charlie Anderson and Tom Straker each took 1 wicket.
ICC U19 World Cup 2024: Most Runs
India U19 captain Uday Saharan scored 397 runs in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024, finishing as the top run-scorer. He scored a century against Nepal U19 and played a key knock in the semi-final against South Africa. Uday hit three fifties and one century during the tournament. Indian opener Musheer Khan is second with 360 runs in seven innings. He became the second Indian U19 player, after Shikhar Dhawan, to score two centuries in an ICC U19 World Cup.
Australian opener Harry Dixon finished third with 309 runs, including 42 runs in the final against India. Australia U19 captain Hugh Weibgen scored 304 runs, with 48 runs in the final. Indian middle-order batter Sachin Dhas ranked fifth with 297 runs in seven games.
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Top 5 leading run-scorers in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024
- Uday Saharan (India) – 397 Runs
- Musheer Khan (India) – 360 Runs
- Harry Dixon (Australia) – 309 Runs
- Hugh Weibgen (Australia) – 304 Runs
- Sachin Dhas (India) – 297 Runs
ICC U19 World Cup 2024: Top Wicket-Takers
South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka has become a rising star with his strong performances. Maphaka impressed everyone with his speed and attitude throughout the tournament. He finished as the highest wicket-taker in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024, taking 21 wickets in six matches. Maphaka also picked up three five-wicket hauls. Indian left-arm spinner Saumya Pandey came second with 18 wickets. Pandey took just one wicket in the final against Australia.
Pakistan fast bowler Ubaid Shah finished third, also with 18 wickets. Ubaid took a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the Super Six round. England leg-spinner Tazeem Ali is fourth with 14 wickets in four matches. Tazeem picked up a seven-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in the Super Six round. Australian fast bowler Callum Vidler finished fifth with 13 wickets in six games.
Top 5 leading run-scorers in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024
- Kwena Maphaka (South Africa) – 21 Wickets
- Saumya Pandey (India) – 18 Wickets
- Ubaid Shah (Pakistan) – 18 Wickets
- Tazeem Ali (England) – 14 Wickets
- Callum Vidler (Australia) – 13 Wickets
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