WI-U19 vs AUS-U19 Ball by Ball Commentary

AUS-U19

227/8(50.0 ov)

WI-U19

24/2(4.3 ov)

Match Abandoned

Commentary

West Indies Under-19

3:22 PM IST Right then, that is it from this abandoned game. The two finalists from this group are Australia Under-19 and South Africa Under-19, while West Indies Under-19 misses out narrowly. However, there is still one match going on in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 where India Under-19 are on the verge of victory against Nepal Under-19. You can just switch tabs to enjoy all the action of that game. Cheers!

3:19 PM IST Hugh Weibgen, the skipper of Australia Under-19 says that they are excited to play in the semi-final and he also credits West Indies Under-19 for playing well. He continues that he was a bit quiet in the dressing room at the time of the innings break but he had full faith in the boys. He praised Sam Konstas for his exceptional knock, and his important runs saved them at the end of the inning. He also praised Charlie Anderson as he took two wickets with the new ball. He ends up saying that they had a bit of tactical error with the bat, and they would like to continue the good form in the semis as well.

3:17 PM IST Stephan Pascal, the captain of West Indies Under-19 says that it's a bit unfair to end their campaign like this but he feels like everything happens for a reason. Adds that the big partnership in the middle for the Aussies was the turning point of the game as they bowled well in the initial stages and at the death. He tells that because of the situation of the game, Nathan Edward couldn't complete his spell. Ends up saying that they need to have more awareness and patience in the game, which they will work on, in the future.

3:14 PM IST Presentation Time...

3:14 PM IST Earlier in the game, Australia Under-19 managed to post a competitive total on the board courtesy of a fantastic hundred from Sam Konstas along with good contributions from skipper, Hugh Weibgen, and Rafael Macmillan. They lost half their side by under 100 runs but recovered really well to finish strongly. Nathan Edward was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies Under-19 with three wickets while Isai Thorne also continued his good form and picked up a couple. Except for Joshua Dorne, every other bowler chipped in with one wicket each. While chasing, skipper, Stephan Pascal started well with a couple of boundaries but fell in the first over, and then they lost another one before lighting halted proceedings here, and we could not get any further action as the two teams shared the points.

3:05 PM IST Bad news folks! The inevitable has happened and this game has been called off due to rain. The umpires were out to have a look at the conditions but they have decided that no further play is possible here at the Diamond Oval. We only got to see 4.3 overs of action in the chase, but it was filled with entertainment. The Windies batters hit a few lusty blows, but it was Charlie Anderson who stole the show with his two wickets while Callum Vidler also showcased his skills as a fast bowler. West Indies Under-19 knew that they had a tough ask on their hands, and the lighting and rain further dented their hopes here. However, they leave South Africa on the back of some excellent performance and a lot of learnings and experience. Australia Under-19, on the other hand, finishes on top of their Super-Six group with the shared points and will be looking forward to a semi-final now.

2:38 PM IST UPDATE - 8.08 pm IST (2.38 pm GMT) - It is now raining in Kimberley and it is all gloomy out there. In other news, South Africa U-19 have defeated Sri Lanka U-19 by 119 runs. That result means that the hosts have qualified for the semi-finals and kills off all hopes that the West Indies Under-19. However, the Windies will still hope to finish on a positive note, but for that, the game needs to be resumed here. We hope that we get to see at least some action here. For now, the waiting game continues here...

1:34 PM IST UPDATE - 7.04 pm IST (1.34 pm GMT) - Unfortunately, the covers are still firmly on and there is a lot of flashing and lightning going on. The players are waiting patiently in the dressing room but it does not look like we will have a resumption anytime soon. While we continue to wait here, two other matches are going on currently in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024. South Africa U-19 are taking on Sri Lanka U-19 in a high-stakes encounter while India U-19 are up against Nepal U-19. You can just switch tabs to enjoy all the action of both games.

12:30 PM IST Oh..no! Lightning strikes once again at Diamond Oval! It is not exactly right above the ground but close enough for the Umpires to take the players off for safety reasons. We hope the game resumes soon. Stay tuned for further updates.

End of over 4.34 runs

WI-U19: 24/2CRR: 5.33RRR: 4.48

Ball

Jordan Johnson:4 (2)

Steve Wedderburn:1 (7)

Charlie Anderson:2.3-1-12-2

4.3

Charlie Anderson to Jordan Johnson, 4 runs

FOUR! Gets off the mark with a boundary! Charlie Anderson bangs this short and around leg, Jordan Johnson swivels and tries to hook it away, but gets a top edge as the ball flies over the keeper and to the fine leg fence for four runs.

4.2

Charlie Anderson to Jordan Johnson, no run

Fuller and on off, keeps low, Jordan Johnson tries to block but gets an inside edge onto the leg side.

12:27 PM IST Jordan Johnson walks out to the middle.

4.1

Charlie Anderson to Joshua Dorne, no run

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Charlie Anderson strikes again! Joshua Dorne has to walk back for a low score as well. This is on a hard length and around off, holds its line this time, Joshua Dorne stays in his crease and tries to push at it with no footwork again, and only manages to get a thin outside edge behind where Lachlan Aitken takes his second catch of the match. West Indies Under-19 in a spot of bother now!

Joshua Dorne

9 (12b 2x4 0x6)SR: 75.00

c Lachlan Aitken b Charlie Anderson

End of over 49 runs

WI-U19: 20/1CRR: 5.00RRR: 4.52

Ball

Joshua Dorne:9 (11)

Steve Wedderburn:1 (7)

Callum Vidler:2-0-12-0

3.6

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, 1 run

On a length and on off, Joshua Dorne knocks it towards wide of mid off where the fielder fumbles and allows the single.

3.5

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, 4 runs

EDGED AND FOUR! Callum Vidler bangs this short again and outside off, Joshua Dorne slashes hard at it but gets an outside edge that flies over the slips for another boundary.

3.4

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, 4 runs

FOUR! Up and over! This is short of a length and outside off, Joshua Dorne uses his feet to creat some room, gets on top of it and crunches it over backward point for a boundary.

3.3

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Touch fuller, on off, shaping away, Joshua Dorne steers it towards point.

3.2

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Callum Vidler bangs in a sharp bouncer now around off, Joshua Dorne goes for the pull shot but fails to connect.

3.1

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Back of a length and on off, Joshua Dorne dabs it in front of point, Steve Wedderburn once again sets off for the run but is sent back and rightly so.

End of over 30 run

WI-U19: 11/1CRR: 3.67RRR: 4.61

Ball

Steve Wedderburn:1 (7)

Joshua Dorne:0 (5)

Charlie Anderson:2-1-8-1

2.6

Charlie Anderson to Steve Wedderburn, no run

A maiden over then! Charlie Anderson takes pace off and pitches this one up, on middle, Steve Wedderburn is early into his defensive stroke as the ball loops up in the air but lands well in front of the bowler.

2.5

Charlie Anderson to Steve Wedderburn, no run

Five dots in a row now! Charlie Anderson continues with his fuller length, on middle, Steve Wedderburn prods forward and blocks it out towards mid off.

2.4

Charlie Anderson to Steve Wedderburn, no run

Fuller once again, on middle, swinging away in the air, Steve Wedderburn knocks it towards mid off.

2.3

Charlie Anderson to Steve Wedderburn, no run

Pitched up and on middle, shaping away, Steve Wedderburn tries to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards point.

2.2

Charlie Anderson to Steve Wedderburn, no run

Full again and around off, shaping away, Steve Wedderburn lets it go to the keeper this time.

2.1

Charlie Anderson to Steve Wedderburn, no run

Fuller and outside off, angling away, Steve Wedderburn goes for the big booming drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

End of over 23 runs

WI-U19: 11/1CRR: 5.50RRR: 4.52

Ball

Joshua Dorne:0 (5)

Steve Wedderburn:1 (1)

Callum Vidler:1-0-3-0

1.6

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Short of a length again, on middle, Joshua Dorne hops up and defends it down well. End of a testing over!

1.5

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Short again and outside off, Joshua Dorne dabs it down to point.

1.4

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Short of a length and on middle, shaping in, Joshua Dorne keeps it out to the leg side.

1.3

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Callum Vidler bangs in a sharp bouncer now around off, Joshua Dorne sways away from it.

1.3

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, 1 run

Full again but down the leg side, Joshua Dorne misses his flick. Wided.

1.2

Callum Vidler to Joshua Dorne, no run

Touch fuller and on off, Joshua Dorne blocks it out.

1.1

Callum Vidler to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run

On a length and on middle, Steve Wedderburn hops up and keeps it out to the leg side. The batter scampers across for a single as Vider misses his shy at the batter's end.

1.1

Callum Vidler to Steve Wedderburn, 1 run

Callum Vidler begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, angling away, Steve Wedderburn leaves it alone. Wided.

12:12 PM IST Joshua Dorne walks up to the middle. Also, Callum Vidler will be bowling from the other end.

End of over 18 runs

WI-U19: 8/1CRR: 8.00RRR: 4.48

Ball

Stephan Pascal:8 (6)

Steve Wedderburn:0 (0)

Charlie Anderson:1-0-8-1

0.6

Charlie Anderson to Stephan Pascal, no run

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Charlie Anderson has the last laugh here! Australia Under-19 strike early once again and get rid of the Windies skipper. This is on a good length and around off, shaping away sharply, Stephan Pascal stays back and tries to push it away with no footwork at all, and only manages to nick it behind where Lachlan Aitken dives to his right to take a sharp low catch. Early blow for West Indies Under-19!

Stephan Pascal

8 (6b 2x4 0x6)SR: 133.33

c Lachlan Aitken b Charlie Anderson

0.5

Charlie Anderson to Stephan Pascal, no run

Pitches this one up, on middle, shaping in, Stephan Pascal goes for the drive but gets an inside edge wide of square leg where the fielder dives to his right to make a good stop. Steve Wedderburn sets off for the run but sent back, the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end. A direct hit and he would have been a goner!

0.4

Charlie Anderson to Stephan Pascal, no run

On a length and on off, Stephan Pascal steers it towards point.

0.3

Charlie Anderson to Stephan Pascal, no run

Excellent comeback from Charlie Anderson! He pitches this one up, on middle, swinging in with the air sharply, Stephan Pascal tries to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge shout for LBW, but turned down. Probably going down the leg side.

0.2

Charlie Anderson to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs

FOUR! No need to check this one! Charlie Anderson serves this one full and around off, Stephan Pascal leans onto his drive nicely and creams it through covers for another boundary. He holds the pose for a few seconds for the cameras.

0.1

Charlie Anderson to Stephan Pascal, 4 runs

FOUR! Stephan Pascal and West Indies Under-19 are underway straightaway! Charlie Anderson starts with a good-length delivery, on leg, Stephan Pascal flicks it away with nice timing towards the deep square leg fence, Callum Vidler runs to his left and dives to flick it back inside. The umpires wants to check and the replay shows that Vidler's foot was touching the ropes when he flicks the ball inside. A boundary is given now.

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