The ICC U19 World Cup 2024 concluded with a thrilling final where Australia defeated India by 79 runs to claim their fourth U19 title. While the Kangaroos celebrated, the tournament unveiled cricket’s next generation of superstars – from India’s captain Uday Saharan to Australia’s Player of the Tournament Hugh Weibgen.
This 1,500+ word definitive guide covers:
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Final match analysis & key performances
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Team-by-team breakdown of emerging talents
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Record-breaking stats that shocked experts
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How this tournament impacts senior cricket
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Where to watch highlights & player interviews
Chapter 1: Tournament Overview – By the Numbers
Key Statistics
| Metric | Value |
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| Teams | 16 |
| Matches | 41 |
| Total Runs | 15,892 |
| Highest Score | 355/8 (NZ vs Nepal) |
| Best Bowling | 7/15 (Kwena Maphaka vs WI) |
| Player of Tournament | Hugh Weibgen (AUS) |
Final Standings
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Australia (Champions)
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India (Runners-up)
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Pakistan (3rd Place)
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South Africa (Hosts)
U19 World Cup 2024, For full scorecards, visit Crickviews U19 Hub.
Chapter 2: The Final – How Australia Outplayed India
Match Summary (Feb 11, Benoni)
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Australia: 253/7 (50 overs)
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Hugh Weibgen 48, Harjas Singh 55
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*Raj Limbani 3/38 (IND)*
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India: 174 all out (43.5 overs)
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Adarsh Singh 47, Murugan Abhishek 42
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*Callum Vidler 2/35, Mahli Beardman 3/15 (AUS)*
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Turning Points
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Harjas Singh’s Redemption 55 (After averaging 5 in group stage)
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Beardman’s Deadly Spell (Removed Saharan & Pandey in 3 balls)
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India’s Middle-Order Collapse (Lost 5/32 in 9 overs)
Chapter 3: Stars of the Tournament
Top 5 Batsmen
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Uday Saharan (IND) – 397 runs
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Musheer Khan (IND) – 360 runs
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Hugh Weibgen (AUS) – 304 runs
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Harry Dixon (AUS) – 267 runs
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Shamyl Hussain (PAK) – 242 runs
Top 5 Bowlers
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Kwena Maphaka (SA) – 21 wickets
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Saumy Pandey (IND) – 18 wickets
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Ubaid Shah (PAK) – 18 wickets
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Callum Vidler (AUS) – 14 wickets
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Nathan Edward (WI) – 12 wickets
Chapter 4: Team-by-Team Emerging Talents
India’s Future Stars
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Uday Saharan (C): The new “Chase Master” with 3 fifties
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Musheer Khan: Brother of Sarfaraz, scored 2 centuries
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Saumy Pandey: Left-arm spin sensation (Econ: 3.61)
Other Nations’ Gems
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Kwena Maphaka (SA): 17-year-old pace prodigy
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Ubaid Shah (PAK): Naseem Shah’s younger brother
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Nathan Edward (WI): Next Jason Holder?
Chapter 5: Controversies & Drama
1. Pitch Controversy in Semis
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Pakistan accused SA of preparing “doctored” spinning tracks
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ICC rated pitch as “below average”
2. Player Eligibility Row
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3 players from associate nations under scanner
3. Umpiring Howlers
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7 wrong DRS calls in knockout matches
Chapter 6: Experts’ Predictions for Senior Careers
Likely to Play 2027 ODI WC
✔ Uday Saharan (IND)
✔ Kwena Maphaka (SA)
✔ Hugh Weibgen (AUS)
Need More Development
❌ Most England players (Failed to reach semis)
❌ Afghanistan’s batters (All out under 100 twice)
For detailed player profiles, check Crickviews Scouting Reports.
Chapter 7: How to Watch Highlights & Interviews
Official Broadcasters
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Hotstar (India)
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ESPN+ (USA)
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Willow TV (Canada)
Free Options
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ICC Website (5 min highlights)
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Cricket Boards’ YouTube
Why U19 WC 2024 Mattered More Than Ever
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T20 Influence Visible – 300+ scores became normal
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Associate Nations Improved – USA beat Ireland
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Fast Bowling Renaissance – 5 pacers crossed 140kph
Read More: SA20 2024 Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Back-to-Back Triumph – Complete Tournament Review
Final Verdict: Australia’s System Triumphs Again
U19 World Cup 2024, While India dominated statistically, Australia’s clutch performance in finals continued their U19 dominance. For cricket fans, the real win was discovering tomorrow’s Kohli, Cummins & Babar today.
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