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: The game against Bangladesh was a huge confidence booster for Pakistan. A fine performance. A couple of fielding blinders and the pace of Ubaid Shah and Ali Raza simply derailed Bangladesh in their meagre chase of 155. Mohammad Zeeshan picked the final wicket to cap off a stellar come-from-behind win for Pakistan. Such performances can truly lift the spirits of the players, especially when facing a formidable opponent like Australia, known for coming hard. It sets the stage perfectly for Pakistan's trial by fire.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Harry Dixon, 18, is a huge David Warner fan and tries to emulate his idol's swashbuckling style of batting. Last year, Dixon scored an impressive 148 off 125 balls in a Youth ODI against England U19. Rated highly in the Victorian circuit, Dixon was signed by BBL franchise Melbourne Renegades on a two-year-deal. This kid is special and is tipped to go on and achieve many a greater thing in world cricket. Two more innings of substance and Dixon may well be on the road to earning an Australia call-up as CA seek to line up more youngsters and fast-track them into the national set-up.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: If Pakistan are struggling to find a way to stop Weibgen, the form of Harry Dixon come at the wrong time for them. Dixon is Australia's second-highest scorer of the U19 WC, just three places below his skipper with 217 runs an at an average of 43.40. Placed 10th in the list of leading run-getters, Nixon has been a crucial figure in Australia's middle order. In fact, he has been slightly more consistent than Weibgen as scores of 89, 49 and 53 suggest.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: There's nothing quite like a World Cup final. Of course, everyone knows it. But this post goes out for the main supporting act – the semifinals of a World Cup. For many, including this writer, a semifinal of a World Cup is an even bigger occasion than a final, because somehow the drama, the twists and turns that take place in a Cricket World Cup semi, is something even the final cannot replicate. Pause and think for a while. Where have some of the most iconic Cricket World Cup moments taken place? The Allan Donald run out, the Grant Elliott six, the Mohali 2011 epic.. they all have a special place in the semifinal folklore. Not to say that the World Cup finals haven't lived up. There hasn't been a Cricket match more riveting than the final of the 2019 World Cup between England and New Zealand, but there's just something about the semifinals, isn't there? A different charm.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: As Hugh Weibgen seeks history, it's no surprise where he draws his motivation from – one of the greatest Australian captains of all time, Steve Smith. In fact, Weibgen appears to be a huge Smudge fanboy as in a recent video posted by the ICC, he rated Smith higher than everybody else in world cricket. Weibgen started off by picking David Warner over Rohit Sharma, but the moment Smith came into the equation, no one else matter. For Weibgen, the likes of Chris Gayle, Aaron Finch, Kane Williamson to Joe Root, Babar Azam and even Virat Kohli come later in priority. Smith rules! BOOYAH!

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Naseem Shah last played for Pakistan in September last year. As he tries to make a steady recovery, his brother Ubaid Shah has made headlines with his fiery spell of fast bowling. Ubad in fact is the joint second highest wickets taker in the U19 World Cup with 17 scalps from 5 innings. In fact his bowling figures in the last five matches are borderline scary – 4/26 against Afghanistan, 2/48 against Nepal, 3/30 against New Zealand, 3/31 against Ireland and 5/44 against Bangladesh. UNREAL!

Australia, watch out for this 18 year old.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Now the Pakistan vs Australia may be a rivalry as big as an INDIA vs PAKISTAN or an INDIA vs AUSTRALIA, don't even for a moment think that this is just another feud… because it ain't. Also, do not count on Pakistan because their U19 head-to-head paints a very interesting and unexpected picture. Pakistan's and Australia's U19 teams have faced each other 35 times and while not would know, it's the Men in Green, who have a superior record with 19 wins to 14. One match ended in a tie while another was washed out.

Are there any more reasons not to be excited?

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: That's the question on everyone's mind? While their bowling attack has been flawless thus far, Pakistan are yet to come across a batter like Hugh Weibgen, the Australian captain. He has been outstanding for the Aussies, racking up 252 runs from five matches at an average of 63 to be placed seventh in the most runs charts. More importantly, the fact that he is coming off scores of 68 against Zimbabwe and a glorious 120 against England may force Saad Baig to put on his thinking cap.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Did you know? Pakistan haven't once conceded even 200 runs in this tournament? They bowled out Afghanistan for 103 and shot Nepal out for 197 in their first two games before New Zealand were bulldozed for 140 all out. Come the Super Sixes, Ireland suffered the same fate, managing only 181 while two days later, Bangladesh failed in their chase of 155. You could really feel the emotions in Ubaid Shah's voice when he said "No team has been able to go past 200 against us which is one of the biggest positives."

Pakistan pacers dictating terms. Hmmm… now where have we seen that before?

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Like Pakistan, Australia too have been at both ends of the stick. They began their U19 WC campaign by beating Namibia by 4 wickets, before dishing out a 225-run thrashing on Zimbabwe. Against Sri Lanka, they appeared slightly vulnerable in chasing 208 but got over the line with 6 wickets remaining. The Super Sixes began with a rain-marred game for the Aussies as they triumphed handsomely over England by 110 runs via DLS after the 2nd innings was reduced to 24 overs, but a washout against West Indies dealt a bit of worries. Thankfully though, they had done enough with three wins in the Super Six to secure a place in the semis.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Pakistan have been mostly hot but blown cold occasionally throughout their U19 WC campaign. They began the tournament with a 191-run thrashing of Afghanistan being challenged by Nepal, whom they eventually beat by 5 wickets. New Zealand were expected to give them stiff competition but Pakistan clipped the Kiwi wings, smashing them by 10 wickets. The Super Six really showed Pakistan some mirror, as they escaped a minnow bashing at the hands of Ireland – winning by three wickets and then avoiding another scare from Bangladesh, who fell short by 5 runs. So yeah, it's been a mixed bag for the Men in Green but they'll be hoping to shrug off the uncertainties against the mighty Australians.

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Australia U19 Squad: Harry Dixon, Harjas Singh, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (Captain), Oliver Peake, Lachlan Aitken (WK), Raf MacMilllan, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler, Ryan Hicks, Tom Campbell, Tom Straker, Aidan O Connor, Corey Wasley

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Pakistan U19 Squad: Shamyl Hussain, Shahzaib Khan, Azan Awais, Saad Baig (Wicketkeeper/Captain), Ahmad Hassan, Haroon Arshad, Arafat Minhas, Ali Asfand, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Raza, Amir Hassan, Khubaib Khalil, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Mohammad Riazullah

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score U19 World Cup 2024, AUS vs PAK: Hello all your wonderful people. It's semifinal time. The second one of those as Pakistan and Australia try to outplay each other for a place in the U19 World Cup final. As you must be aware, India are already through to the final – their 5th straight summit clash and ninth overall – and will now face either their arch-rivals or their bitter-rivals depending on the outcome of today's match. The backdrop of this mouth-watering fixture would be the ever-so-beautiful Willowmoore Park in Benoni, a stadium that has hosted four matches thus far, and is also the venue for the final. Sit back, relax and watch two very talented and promising teams grit it out for a shot at the holy grail.