U19 cricket World Cup 2024 Semifinals

2024.02.05

The four teams that advance to the tournament’s knockout stage are India, South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan.

After an exciting Super Six stage, four strong teams advanced to the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2024, which has reached a fever pitch. Cricket fans await with bated breath as India takes on South Africa in the opening knockout match as Pakistan prepares to take on Australia in the second semifinal.

It’s interesting to note that both games will take place on the revered Willowmoore Park grounds in Benoni, ensuring a spectacular battle between emerging talents in cricket.

Powerhouses South Africa, Pakistan, and India, in particular, showed off their might and won their places in the semifinals by coming out on top of the Super Six stage. Conversely, Australia had a setback when one of their matches ended in a draw.

These young players are ready to maintain their momentum, maintain composure under pressure, and hope to advance to the renowned competition final as the semifinals draw near.

U19 World Cup 2024: Semifinal Schedule:

Semifinal 1 – India vs South Africa:

• Date: February 6 (Tuesday)
• Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Semifinal 2 – Australia vs Pakistan:

• Date: February 8 (Thursday)
• Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Squads:

India: Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (c), Aravelly Avanish (wk), Saumy Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Prem Devkar, Ansh Gosai, Mohamed Amaan

South Africa: David Teeger, Juan James (c), Martin Khumalo, Kwena Maphaka, Dewan Marais, Riley Norton, Nqobani Mokoena, Romashan Pillay , Sipho Potsane, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Richard Seletswane, Oliver Whitehead, Steve Stolk, Ntando Zuma, Tristan Luus, Raeeq Daniels

Australia: Harry Dixon, Harjas Singh, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (c), Oliver Peake, Lachlan Aitken (wk), Raf MacMilllan, Harkirat Bajwa, Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler, Ryan Hicks, Tom Campbell, Tom Straker, Aidan O Connor, Corey Wasley

Pakistan: Shamyl Hussain, Shahzaib Khan, Azan Awais, Saad Baig (c/wk), Ahmad Hassan, Haroon Arshad, Arafat Minhas, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Amir Hassan, Khubaib Khalil, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Mohammad Riazullah

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