Australia and Pakistan U19 teams are set to clash in the second semi-final of the ongoing Under-19 World Cup in South Africa. The match is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, and will take place in Benoni, South Africa. This crucial match will determine who will advance to play in the final against India.
Pakistan secured their spot in the last four by finishing as runners-up in Super Six Group 1, while Australia qualified for the semis as Group 2 winners. The two teams will now battle it out to earn a spot in the title clash set for this weekend.
Key Details of the Match:
Predicted playing XI:
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
Australia U19: Harry Dixon, Harjas Singh, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (c), Oliver Peake, Lachlan Aitken (wk), Raf MacMillan, Harkirat Bajwa, Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler.
Weather report:
The weather in Benoni, South Africa on Thursday is expected to be sunny with no chance of rain. The maximum temperature will be 29 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 17 degrees Celsius. The atmosphere will have 39 per cent humidity with 13 km/h of wind speed.
Pitch report:
The pitch at Benoni’s Willowmoore Park favors seamers in 50-over cricket. The fast bowlers have a strong record with the new ball on Willowmoore Park’s green pitch, suggesting the possibility of a low-scoring thriller on Thursday.
Live telecast:
The match can be watched on Star Sports Network.
Live-streaming:
The live-streaming of the match can be accessed on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Squads:
Pakistan U19: Saad Baig (captain), Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Ahmad Hassan, Amir Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haroon Arsha
