Australia vs Pakistan, Semifinal U19 World Cup 2024 highlights: Ali Raza masterclass in vain as AUS enter 6th final

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Oh no Minhas! What have you done? The ball after hitting a four to get to his fifty, Minhas skies one to sweeper cover. Poor shot. And rightfully, Minhas is gutted with himself. Loose strong… and the wrong time as Pakistan come down to their last 3 tail-end batters. Surely, Australia must close it out from here now

Pakistan 164/7 in 45 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Vilder back for his final spell you've got to believe with his quota of 3 overs left. But as he bowls the first ball, he errs in line and gives Minhas to swing his arms through the off side for another boundary. He is beginning to generate a liking towards that part of the ground. Right then! A boundary to start the over. Surely, Minhas would target a few more? He does. Short ball from Vidler, Mihas picks up the length and unleashes a full-bloodied pull shot for a boundary.

Pakistan 158/6 in 43 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: With Awais gone, Pakistan's hopes now hinge on Minhas, who carries on with a four off Bearman – smashed through the off-side. But one boundary an over won't do it for Pakistan. They need more of it. They may be 6 down but Mihas has to dig deep. Not even 150 yet and 7 overs remain.

Pakistan 147/6 in 43 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: EDGED and TAKEN! Oh what a waste that. Awais was the man Australia wanted and Straker gives them that wicket. Outside off as the ball jags away. Was he trying to guide it away? Looks like but it doesn't pay off… whatever he was doing. Awais throws his bat casually outside as the outside edge flies to wicketkeeper Ryan Hicks. Straker deserves more with the way he was bowling and is rightly rewarded.

Pakistan 134/6 in 40.2 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Just what Pakistan needed. We spoke about it – the importance of a crucial stand – and Awais and Mihas have delivered it. They are going strong at 53 off 72 balls and counting even as Beardman continue to make the ball zip and bounce. Into the last 10 overs we enter. Pakistan still have a long way to go but at least they've got themselves in a position from where they can take off.

Pakistan 132/5 in 40 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: What a knock under tremendous pressure. Runs were hard to come by but Azan Awais has been the glue that has held this innings together. Lot of work to be done still. Hence, the subdued celebration. Coach Mohammad Yousuf tell him to calm down and carry on. For Pakistan, he, more than anyone else, has to carry on. If he bats another 7-8 overs, expect him to bring out the big shots.

Pakistan 127/5 in 38.2 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Oh man this Tom Straker is something else. He was quick in his first spell, quick in his second. Tidy in his first spell, still tidy in his second. His figures ready a miserly 9 runs in 6 overs with 2 wickets. Also, when he runs it, it's a lot like Jason Gillespie during his long locks era. On a serious note, what we are seeing here in Australia's next generation of fast bowlers, and it looks in pretty safe hands.

Pakistan 126/5 in 37.4 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: That's four 4s in a rather quick time for Pakistan. MacMillan taken on by both Awais and Mihas. The two left-handers are beginning to turn it on. First a sweep by Awais and then a cut from Minhas. The former is inching towards his half-century. Pakistan finally starting to switch gears. They better hope it's not too late.

Pakistan 122/5 in 36 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: … on the screen! Relax guys. But seriously, Pakistan can really do with some Babar Azam trivia here. At the 2010 U19 World Cup, Babar scored 585 runs from 12 matches at an average of 58.5, including three fifties and two centuries. Oh, what will Pakistan not give for one of these two batters to get a daddy hundred here today. Meanwhile, back to the game, where Arafat Mihas has played a delightful cut for four.

Pakistan 113/5 in 35 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Phew! Some respite for Pakistan, as Azan Awais gives them their first boundary after 20 overs. That's 120 balls without a single four. Hmm. Pakistan really need to push here. Take on someone like a Harjas. Only then will they be able to get above 200. 16 overs remain

Pakistan 106/5 in 34 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: First fifty took 102 balls, this one's taken 96. Overall, Pakistan bring up their 100 in 33 overs. The run rate meandering along at 3.02 an over. At 5 down, there isn't much they can do rather than sped things up a little in the next 7 overs and really amp it further in the last 10. Easier said than done though, but surely 200 from now is something Pakistan should be aiming to get.

Pakistan 100/5 in 33.3 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: A misfield and Callum Vidler leaks a boundary! A welcome one for Pakistan. To make things easy for Pakistan, Vidler has bowled four wides in the over. He is coming round the wicket to correct his line. Gets a dot in the end. Minhas is watchful as he plays out the remainder of Vidler’s over. Nine runs coming off the over, expensive from the Australian seamer.

Pakistan 94/5 in 32 overs against Australia.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Raf MacMilllan leaking just 3 runs in his 8th over for Australia. No boundaries up for grabs! However, Arafat Minhas is off the mark. Azan Awais is batting on 37 off 67 balls. Six bowlers have been used by Australia so far. Callum Vidler is back into the attack for the Aussies.

Pakistan 87/5 in 31 overs against Australia.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Arafat Minhas is the next batter in for Pakistan. He has joined Azan Awais, who is eyeing a gritty half-century. Mahli Beardman opened his account with the wicket of Haroon Arshad in his previous over. Australian bowlers are fearless and they are firing! The Aussies have been standout with the ball after opting to field first. Beardman bowls a tidy one! Just 2 runs off it. Did you know? Beardman likes swimming with sharks in his spare time.

Pakistan 82/5 in 30 overs against Australia.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: BOWLED! Mahli Beardman cleans up Haroon Arshad! "Australia team has taken an example from their seniors," Ian Bishop is spot on with his observation as Pakistan lose another one. A top-order collapse in the second semi-final. India have been there before, can Pakistan take notes from arch-rivals and bounce back? Pakistan teetering at the moment. Haroon Arshad b Mahli Beardman 8(27).

Pakistan 79/5 in 28 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: How many balls has it been? Almost a 100 now? Well, the last time an Australian team did not concede a boundary for this long was on November 19, 2023… against a certain favourite. Oh well, let's not get there. Not the best of memories, eh?

Pakistan 78/4 in 25 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Campbell rushing through his overs, just like Ravindra Jadeja. Giving the Pakistan batters little time to take stance. Almost results in a wicket as the Arshad chips it back but the ball bounces en route to entering Campbell's hands.

Pakistan 75/4 in 24 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Australia have taken off Harjas and brought in Tom Campbell, meaning it's going to be spin from both ends. And why not? Give the pacers a break, and allow the spinners to trouble Pakistan a little more. MacMillan has been tough to get away with and it's evident that the Aussies are expecting the same from Campbell. Don't ignore his mullet. The third player in this Australian XI to sport one.

Pakistan 73/4 in 25 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Say whaaaaa… It's been 70 balls since Pakistan hit their last boundary. Wasn't it the drive down the ground by captain Baig? WOW, that was like ages ago. But then again. That's how tight, tidy and disciplined Australia have been. And this is when they've dropped two catches. Imagine the catastrophe that would have taken over Pakistan had those 2 catches been taken? Clearly, there's just one team on top at the moment, and it ain't the one batting.

Pakistan 65/4 in 23 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Haroon Arshad is out there a lot earlier than he would have liked to but rather than lamenting on what's happened, he can really do playing a supporting role to Azan Awais. Pakistan milking a few singles here, which is the right way forward. Just get these going, feel the ball and bat. Play out the next 10 overs safely and you never know.

Pakistan 64/4 in 22 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Terrible shot and equally brilliant piece of bowling. MacMillan shoots one down and for some strange reason, Ahmad Hassan goes for a sweep and missed it altogether. Stone dead in front of the stumps. I could even give that out with my eyes closed. A fourth wicket goes down for Pakistan and the tension is rising in that dugout.

Pakistan 53/4 in 19 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Off-spinner Raf Macmillan gets the ball thrown at with his under-cutters and straighter ones. Starts off well, just a single as a slightly circumspect Pakistan see him off. Not the worst of tactics because they need a partnership going between Awais and Ahmed. And as we speak, another bowling chance as Harjas Singh come on with his medium pace.

Pakistan 51/3 after 17.3 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Ok then! Beardman can't catch a break here. The fielder picked up the ball and had a go at the stumps. Right call because Awais could have been trouble. But the back up is where Australia were poor as even two diving fielders couldn't stop it and the ball raced away for 5 overthrows. OUCH! That would pinch, more so because Australia are dictating terms here.

Pakistan 49/3 after 15 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: GONE! Tom Straker has his man. After coming close to getting Baig out, he ends his stay at the crease. Pitches at a good length area but the feet remain stuck. Drives away from the body, edges the ball and it's this time, Dixon makes no mistake. Goes down on his knees and completes the catch to make up for his error two overs ago. Three down now Pakistan and in a bit of bother.

Pakistan 43/3 in 14.2 overs against Australia

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: A half-hearted shout as Baig attempts a pull off Beardman. A bit of excitement but nothing more. Baig brushes it off with a bludgeoning drive but straight to the fielder at cover. That one deserved a FOUR more than anything else. Australia still on top, keeping Pakistan on their toes. The run-rate is sill ambling at just more than 3 an over.

Pakistan 43/2 after 14 overs against Australia