Australia continues dominance in ICC occasions, beats India by 79 runs in U-19 World Cup closing

India’s batting lineup misfired when it mattered essentially the most because it suffered a heartbreaking 79-run loss to Australia within the closing of the U-19 World Cup in Benoni on Sunday.

Opting to bat, Australia first posted 253 for seven, courtesy Oliver Peake’s enterprising 43-ball 46 and Harjas Singh’s 55 off 64 balls, after which returned to bowl out the five-time champion for 174 in 43.5 overs.

IND vs AUS Highlights, U-19 World Cup 2024 Final: Australia beats India by 79 runs, lifts fourth title

Australia, thus, grew to become four-time champion.

Chasing 254, opener Adarsh Singh made a 77-ball 47 however India stored shedding wickets at common intervals to break down to 122 for eight in 31.5 overs.

No. 8 batter Murugan Abhishek (42 off 46 balls) then performed an entertaining knock, nevertheless it was too little and too late.

The loss introduced again recollections of the Indian senior group’s gut-wrenching loss to Australia within the 50-over World Cup closing at house in November final 12 months.

For Australia, seamer Mahli Beardman (three for 15) and off-spinner Raf MacMillan (three for 43) did a lot of the harm. Callum Vidler (two for 35) and Charlie Anderson (one for 42) had been the opposite wicket-takers.

Earlier, Harjas top-scored for Australia with 55, whereas Hugh Weibgen and opener Harry Dixon made 48 and 42, respectively. Later, Peake propped up Australia along with his breezy knock.

Raj Limbani was essentially the most profitable Indian bowler, with figures of three for 38, whereas Naman Tiwari picked up two wickets for 63 runs in 9 overs.