U-19 World Cup Final: 4 Australians would could derail India’s title hopes
India face Australia in the final of the 2024 U-19 World Cup, making this the third such meeting between the two teams after 2012 and 2018
Ahead of the summit clash at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Sunday, we take a look at some of the Australians who could threaten India’s hopes of winning a record-extending sixth U-19 world title
#1 Hugh Weibgen
Skipper Hugh Weibgen has led from the front in the 2024 U-19 World Cup, collecting 256 runs at an average of 51.20 including a superb 120 against England in the Super Sixes
#2 Harry DIxon
Opener Harry Dixon has been Australia’s leading run-scorer in the ongoing tournament, collecting 267 runs in six outings including three half-centuries
#3 Tom Straker
Seamer Tom Straker is Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the ongoing tournament with 12 wickets from five appearances, including a destructive 6/24 against Pakistan in Australia’s thrilling semi-final win
#4 Callum Vidler
Callum Vidler (12) has just as many wickets as Straker, with the latter having a slightly better average and economy