2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 will be played between Australia Under-19 and Pakistan Under-19 (AU-U19 vs PA-U19). The match will be played at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on 8th February at 01:30 PM IST.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 (Australia Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Australia Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 8th February, 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 (Australia Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Australia Under-19 have played 5 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Pakistan Under-19 have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-U19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | +2.781 |
| IND-U19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +3.155 |
| SA-U19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.683 |
| PA-U19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +0.752 |
| WI-U19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | +0.134 |
| BAN-U19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.167 |
| IRE-U19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.163 |
| ENG-U19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.198 |
| SL-U19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.532 |
| NZ-U19 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.800 |
| ZIM-U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.586 |
| NEP-U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.762 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Super League Quarter Final 3 of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2022 where William Salzmann scored the highest fantasy points for Australia Under-19 with 117 match fantasy points while Qasim Akram topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan Under-19 with 99 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Australia Under-19 against West Indies Under-19, Match Abandoned. The top fantasy player for Australia Under-19 was Sam Konstas who scored 133 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Bangladesh Under-19, Pakistan Under-19 beat Bangladesh Under-19 by 5 runs. The top fantasy player for Pakistan Under-19 was Ubaid Shah who scored 144 fantasy points.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19, Willowmoore Park, Benoni Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Willowmoore Park, Benoni is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 218 runs. The pitch at Willowmoore Park, Benoni is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Willowmoore Park, Benoni
The temperature will hover around 31°C and humidity is expected to be around 28%. 5.31 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19, Head-to-Head
In the 35 matches played between these 2 teams, Australia Under-19's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Pakistan Under-19.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Weibgen | 5 | 307 | 76.8 | 0 | - | 120, 3, 68, 39, 77 | - |
| Sam Konstas | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | - | 0, 23, 45, 1, 0 | - |
| Shahzaib Khan | 5 | 260 | 65 | 0 | - | 26, 11, 80, 37, 106 | - |
- Hugh D Weibgen
Hugh Weibgen is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Hugh Weibgen has scored 307 runs averaging 76.8 per match.
- Sam Konstas
Sam Konstas is a batter with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 23, 45, 1 and 0 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Shahzaib Khan
Shahzaib Khan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shahzaib Khan has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 260 runs at an average of 65 per match.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubaid Shah | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | 11 | 9.5 | 1, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Callum Vidler | 5 | 0 | - | 16 | 8.1 | - | 4, 3, 4, 2, 3 |
| Rafael Macmillan | 3 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 17.4 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 16 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 |
- Ubaid Shah
Ubaid Shah is a bowler with an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ubaid Shah bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 9.5.
- Callum A Vidler
Callum Vidler is a bowler with an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Callum Vidler has taken 16 wickets at an average of 8.1.
- Rafael Macmillan
Rafael Macmillan is a bowler with an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 17.4.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arafat Minhas | 3 | 37 | 18.5 | 3 | 12 | 0, 34, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Ahmad Hassan | 3 | 68 | 68 | 2 | 44.5 | 11, 0, 0, 57, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Arafat Minhas
Arafat Minhas is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Arafat Minhas is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 12.
- Ahmad Hassan
Ahmad Hassan is an all-rounder with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Ahmad Hassan has scored 11, 0, 0, 57 and 0 runs averaging 68 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in the recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 44.5 per match.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubaid Shah | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | 11 | 9.5 | 1, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Sam Konstas | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | - | 0, 23, 45, 1, 0 | - |
| Ali Raza | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 2, 1, 0 |
| Saad Baig | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 9, 25, 0, 55, 50 | - |
| Rafael Macmillan | 3 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 17.4 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 16 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 |
| Hugh Weibgen | 5 | 307 | 76.8 | 0 | - | 120, 3, 68, 39, 77 | - |
The top point-getters for Australia Under-19 are Sam Konstas with 133 match fantasy points, Rafael Macmillan with 36 match fantasy points and Hugh Weibgen with 29 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Pakistan Under-19 are Ubaid Shah with 144 match fantasy points, Ali Raza with 85 match fantasy points and Saad Baig with 56 match fantasy points.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubaid Shah | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | 11 | 9.5 | 1, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 5, 3, 0, 3 |
| Callum Vidler | 5 | 0 | - | 16 | 8.1 | - | 4, 3, 4, 2, 3 |
| Rafael Macmillan | 3 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 17.4 | 19, 0, 0, 0, 16 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 |
| Hugh Weibgen | 5 | 307 | 76.8 | 0 | - | 120, 3, 68, 39, 77 | - |
| Mohammad Zeeshan | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Ubaid Shah
Ubaid Shah can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Ubaid Shah bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 0, 5, 3, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 9.5.
- Callum A Vidler
Callum Vidler can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Callum Vidler bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 16 wickets at an average of 8.1.
- Rafael Macmillan
Rafael Macmillan is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Rafael Macmillan bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 3, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 17.4.
- Hugh D Weibgen
Hugh Weibgen is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Hugh Weibgen is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 120, 3, 68, 39 and 77 runs at an average of 76.8 per match.
- Mohammad Zeeshan
Mohammad Zeeshan can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Mohammad Zeeshan is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 33.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Squad Information
Australia Under-19 (AU-U19) Squad: Harry Dixon, Harkirat Bajwa, Harjas Singh, Hugh Weibgen, Lachlan Aitken, Mahli Beardman, Charlie Anderson, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, Ryan Hicks, Sam Konstas, Rafael Macmillan, Tom Campbell, Aidan O’Connor and Ollie Peake.
Pakistan Under-19 (PA-U19) Squad: Ali Asfand, Mohammad Zeeshan, Azan Awais, Arafat Minhas, Shamyl Hussain, Saad Baig, Shahzaib Khan, Amir Hassan, Haroon Arshad, Naveed Khan, Ali Raza, Riaz Ullah, Ubaid Shah, Khubaib Khalil and Ahmad Hassan.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Possible Playing XI
Australia Under-19 (AU-U19) Possible Playing XI: Hugh Weibgen, Sam Konstas, Harry Dixon, Harjas Singh, Lachlan Aitken, Ollie Peake, Rafael Macmillan, Callum Vidler, Mahli Beardman, Charlie Anderson and Harkirat Bajwa.
Pakistan Under-19 (PA-U19) Possible Playing XI: Shahzaib Khan, Saad Baig, Azan Awais, Shamyl Hussain, Haroon Arshad, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Zeeshan, Ali Raza, Ahmad Hassan, Arafat Minhas and Ali Asfand.
AU-U19 vs PA-U19 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ryan Hicks
Batters: Hugh Weibgen, Azan Awais and Tom Campbell
All-Rounders: Arafat Minhas and Sam Konstas
Bowlers: Ubaid Shah, Callum Vidler, Rafael Macmillan, Mohammad Zeeshan and Ali Raza
Captain: Arafat Minhas
Vice-Captain: Hugh Weibgen
Photo credit: Alamy
