Australia edged past Pakistan by one wicket in a final-over thriller in an ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup semi-final in Benoni yesterday.
With the win, Australia set up a summit clash with India, who had defeated South Africa by two wickets in the first semi-final on Tuesday.
Ali Raza’s valiant effort of 4 for 34 in 10 overs went in vain as Australia managed to win the game.
Raf MacMilllan got inside edge on the first ball of final over bowled by Mohammad Zeeshan and the ball ran away to the fine leg fence for a four.
Earlier, Tom Straker returned figures of 6/24 to help Australia bowl out Pakistan for 179.
Arafat Minhas and Azan Awais hit 52 each to help Pakistan post a fighting total after getting an invitation to bat — NDTV



