Australia won the U19 World Cup with a decisive 79-run victory over India in the final, shocking the country. Even in the final of the ICC tournament, the Men in Blue don’t falter.
The team captained by Hugh Weibgen set a lofty goal of 254 runs for the scoreboard. With a final score of 253/7, the Kangaroos set a record for the highest-ever total in an U19 World Cup final.
Leading Australia with a solid fifty-five, Harjas Singh was helped along in the 40s by Weibgen, Harry Dixon, and Ollie Peak. Raj Limbani scored 38 runs off three wickets for India.
The Asian team lost four wickets in the first 20 overs of their reply, including important players Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan, and Musheer Khan.
Even with Murugan’s amazing 42 runs, Australia seemed certain to win; they did so in the 44th over.
Mahli Beardman, an Australian bowler, was instrumental in breaking India’s batting order. Raf MacMillan dismissed Sachin Dhas, while Beardman removed Musheer Khan and captain Uday Saharan.
Following a strong start by Harry Dixon for Australia, Naman Tiwari and Raj Limbani rallied the team and claimed vital wickets for India. Weibgen was dismissed by Tiwari for 48, while Dixon was caught by a slower ball. But a patient partnership between Harjas Singh and Ryan Hicks anchored Australia’s innings.
Singh made an impression in the U19 World Cup by hitting his first fifty, despite having a mediocre tournament record. Despite being removed by Saumy Pandey, Ollie Peake’s aggressive style made sure Australia reached the 200-run milestone.
Australia kept up a strong run rate in the last ten overs, scoring 66 runs.
Australia won their third ICC final against India thanks to an all-around campaign that included victories in the U19 World Cup in 2024 and the World Test Championship in 2023.
