Australia defeated India by 79 runs

Australia defeated India by 79 runs in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup.

Chasing Australia’s 254 runs, India were bowled out for 174 runs in the final of the Under-19 World Cup being played in Benoni.

From India, Idrash Singh scored 47, Murugan Abhishek 42, Mushir Khan 22 and Narnaman Tiwari 14. Two Indian batsmen were out for zero while five could not even get into double figures.

For Australia, Mahalia Birdman and Raf McMillan took 3, 3, Calum Wadler 2, Charlie Anderson and Tom Straker took one wicket each.

Earlier, the Australian team scored 253 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the scheduled 50 overs, Sam Konstas returned to the pavilion for zero, but in the partnership of the second wicket, captain Hugh Webgen and Harry Dixon established a partnership of 78 runs.

Hugh Webgen scored 48 and Harjas Singh managed to play an innings of 55 runs. Harry Dixon scored 42 runs while Ryan Hicks scored 20 runs, among other players Raf McMillan scored 2 runs, Charlie Anderson scored 13 runs.

In the closing moments of the innings, Oliver Pack played an aggressive 46 runs with the help of a six and 2 fours.

For India, Raj Lambani took 3 wickets, Naman Tiwari took 2 wickets while Somi Pandey and Mushir Khan took one wicket each.

Earlier, the captain of the Australian team won the toss and decided to bat first. He said that he will try to ensure success against India by setting a big target.

On this occasion, the captain of the Indian team, Uday Saharan said that it is a historic occasion, they want to give the gift of victory to the national team by winning the match.