After a thrilling semi-final between India and South Africa in Benoni, it is time for the second semi-final of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024. Two teams will face off against each other that have been undefeated in this competition so far.
Australia will face Pakistan in the second semi-final on Thursday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The team that wins here will make it to the final and face India on Sunday. Australia and Pakistan have not lost a game so far, but one team will end up losing here.
AUS U19 vs PAK U19: Match Details
Date: 08 February, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 01:30 pm I.S.T.
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
AUS U19 vs PAK U19: Live Streaming Details
The second semi-final game between Australia and Pakistan will be streamed live on Star Sports Networks in India. Fans can watch the game for free using the Disney Plus Hotstar mobile app or website.
AUS U19 vs PAK U19: Player to Watch out For
Hugh Weibgen will be the key for Australia in the batting. He has been in tremendous form and has scored the most runs for his team. Hugh has scored 252 runs in five innings at an average and strike rate of 63.00 and 87.80, respectively.
Ubaid Shah has been brilliant with the ball in his hand. He is making the ball talk and picking up wickets for fun. Ubaid is an important reason for Pakistan's success so far. He has taken 17 wickets in five innings at an average of 10.53.
AUS U19 vs PAK U19: Pitch Report
Willowmoore Park has a tricky surface, and one needs to get set to play big shots here. The ball doesn't come on the bat properly, and you need to manufacture shots. Both teams have good pacers, and that will be a battle to watch out for.
AUS U19 vs PAK U19: Predicted Teams
Australia U19: Harry Dixon, Harjas Singh, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (c), Oliver Peake, Lachlan Aitken (wk), Raf MacMilllan, Harkirat Bajwa, Tom Straker, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler
Pakistan U19: Shamyl Hussain, Shahzaib Khan, Azan Awais, Saad Baig (c & wk), Ahmad Hassan, Haroon Arshad, Arafat Minhas, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Asfand, Ali Raza
AUS U19 vs PAK U19: Dream11 Picks
Wicket-keeper: Saad Baig
Batters: Shahzaib Khan, Harry Dixon, Hugh Weibgen (Vice Captain)
All-rounders: Arafat Minhas, Tom Straker
Bowlers: Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler, Ubaid Shah (Captain), Raf MacMilllan
Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction: The only area that Pakistan lack here is their batting. Australia have a strong batting unit if we compare both teams. So that might end in their favour. Hence, we pick Australia U19 to win this match.