Australia vs Pakistan, Benoni, 2nd semi-final
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Throw away: Australia won the toss and were selected to play.
Like India on Tuesday, Australia also decided to chase in the second semi-final against Pakistan.
Shazaib Khan and Shamil Hussain got off to a safe start as usual, beating the Australian new-ball bowlers in their first overs. The first change bowler, Tom Straker, broke this stand. Shamil Hussain tried to pull the bowler but was caught in the 9th over. In the next over, Karam Vidler scored off the big wicket of Shazaib Khan.
The southpaw, who was Pakistan's top scorer at the Under-19 World Cup, tried to poke Vidler past the point but his shot was intercepted by Hugh Wibgen.
Two days after the exciting battle between India and South Africa, Benoni will host two battle-ready outfits for the second semi-final of the tournament. Both Australia and Pakistan have experienced ups and downs in the tournament. Their pacer is one of the best in the tournament, but the batting line-up will need to be at its best in this tense match.
Australia last appeared in the final of the tournament in 2018, while Pakistan last appeared further back in 2014. Australia have won the Men's U19 World Cup three times (1988, 2002 and 2010), making them the second most successful team in the tournament. ), while Pakistan has won her twice (2004, 2006) and is the third most successful.
