Australia U19 vs England U19, 30th Match (Hugh Weibgen century) – In an exhilarating showdown at Diamond Oval, Kimberley, Australia U19 clashed with England U19 in the 30th match of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024. The match, held on January 31st, witnessed Australia U19 putting up a commanding total of 266/6 in their allotted 50 overs, setting a formidable target for England U19.
Opting to bat first, Australia U19 got off to a shaky start as opener Sam Konstas departed early, falling victim to Theo Wylie’s bowling with just 1 run on the board. However, Harry Dixon steadied the ship with a resilient knock of 53 runs off 63 balls before being caught by Charlie Allison off Wylie’s delivery.
Top Notch Performance from skipper Hugh Weibgen :
The highlight of Australia U19’s innings came from skipper Hugh Weibgen, who showcased exemplary batting prowess with a magnificent century. Weibgen’s stellar innings of 120 runs off 126 balls, including 15 boundaries, provided the backbone for Australia U19’s imposing total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, contributions from Ryan Hicks (19 runs), Tom Campbell (13 runs), and Oliver Peake (25 not out) ensured that Australia U19 reached a commanding total.
Wylie emerged as the pick of the bowlers for England U19, claiming 4 crucial wickets for 42 runs in his spell of 10 overs. Sebastian Morgan and Tazeem Ali also chipped in with a wicket each, while the rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the Australian batsmen.
In response, England U19 faces a daunting task of chasing down the target set by Australia U19. With the likes of Dixon, Weibgen, and Wylie displaying top-notch performances, Australia U19 will aim to maintain their dominance with the ball and secure a comprehensive victory. On the other hand, England U19 will look to regroup and put up a spirited fight to chase down the challenging total and emerge victorious in this thrilling encounter.
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