It's day seven of the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa, and the two most successful teams, India and Australia are in action, taking on Ireland and Zimbabwe, respectively. (More Cricket News)
India U-19, the holders and five-time champions, have been asked to bat first at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, by Ireland U-19 after losing the toss. Uday Saharan & Co. will secure a spot in the Super Six with a win today (January 25, 2024). India won their first game against Bangladesh by 84 runs.
At the toss, Saharan said that they would have batted first. India have made one change, bringing in Dhanush Gowda for the rested Raj Limbani.
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India U-19 playing XI: Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (c), Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Aravelly Rao (wk), Murugan Abhishek, Saumy Pandey, Naman Tiwari, Dhanush Gowda.
Ireland have made three changes for their must-win Group A game. Philippus le Roux said that the ball did a bit in the last match and hopes to start well.
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In their previous match, the failed to defend 235 against Bangladesh. But they do have a win in their pocket, thanks to their win against the United States in the first game.
Ireland U-19 playing XI: Jordan Neill, Ryan Hunter (wk), Kian Hilton, Philippus le Roux (c), Scott MacBeth, Macdara Cosgrave (in for Gavin Roulston), John McNally, Carson McCullough, Oliver Riley, Daniel Forkin (in for Reuben Wilson), Finn Lutton (in for Matthew Weldon).
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Australia U-19 Vs Zimbabwe U-19
In Kimberley, Australia have opted to bat first against Zimbabwe. Hugh Weibgen & Co. can also seal a Super Six spot with a win today. The three-time champions started their campaign with a nervy six-wicket win over Namibia. As things stand, the boys from Down Under are second in Group C, behind Sri Lanka, who have won both their matches so far.
At the toss, Weibgen reckoned that the Diamond Oval pitch looks better from a batting perspective and it is a lot harder. They have made a couple of changes.
Australia U-19 XI: Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (c), Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks (wk), Tom Campbell (in for Corey Wasley), Aidan O’Connor (in for Rafael Macmillan), Tom Straker, Harkirat Bajwa (in for Callum Vidler), Mahli Beardman, Charlie Anderson.
Zimbabwe are unchanged. Skipper Matthew Schonken said that he's happy as they were going to bowl anyway.
Zimbabwe U-19 XI: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Panashe Taruvinga, Ryan Kamwemba (wk), Campbell Macmillan, Ronak Patel, Kohl Eksteen, Matthew Schonken (c), Brandon Sunguro, Newman Nyamhuri, Anesu Kamuriwo, Ryan Simbi.
Zimbabwe lost to Sri Lanka in their rain-affected group opener by 39 runs (DLS method). Asked to chase a revised target of 129 in 22 overs, having previously dismissed Sri Lanka for 204 all out, could only score 89 runs in 21.1 overs.
