The ICC rule which led to Pakistan’s loss in semi final against Australia. Pakistan lost the second semi-final by one wicket, while Australia advanced to the final.
Australia advanced to the final of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024, defeating Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling second semi-final on Friday, February 9, at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Defending a tiny score of 179. Pakistan bowlers showed amazing courage as they left Australia reeling at 164/9, 16 runs from victory.
Tailenders Raf MacMillan (19* off 29) and Callum Vidler (2* off 9) refused to give up. Reducing the equation to three needed off the final over. Right-arm seamer Mohammad Zeeshan task with defending two runs for Pakistan. To his dismay, MacMillan got an inside edge on the first ball and race to the fine-leg boundary for a four, ending Pakistan’s chances of reaching the finals.
Notably, Pakistan had one extra fielder in the ring because they failed to finish their 50 overs on time. According to ICC rule, the fielding team is fine for failing to complete their overs within the allot time by bringing an extra fielder inside. The 30-yard circle for the remaining overs that are bowled beyond the cut-off time.
In Pakistan’s case, the fielder brought in from fine leg. Where they allowed the boundary on the first ball of the final over. As a result of failing to complete their overs on time. They were eliminate from the tournament.
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Tom Straker registered best bowling figures in U-19 World Cup knockouts
Pakistan were dismiss for 179 after being put in to bat first. Half-centuries from Azan Awais (52 off 91) and Arafat Minhas (52 off 61). Right-arm seamer Tom Straker led Australia’s bowling attack with 6/24 in 9.5 overs. Notably, it was the best bowling performance in the U-19 World Cup’s knockout stages.
In response, Harry Dixon (50 off 75) and Oliver Peake (49 off 75) shone with the bat for Australia. While Ali Raza scored 4/34 for Pakistan. Following their stunning victory, Australia will face five-time champions India in the final on Sunday, February 11, at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
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