Under-19 World Cup: Australia Edge Out Pakistan By One Wicket, To Face India In Final | Cricket News
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Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal at Benoni in South Africa on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India. The summit clash will be played at the same venue on Sunday. Pakistan made a below par 179, built around two half-centuries by Arafat Minhas (52) and Azan Awais (52) as they struggled against pacer Straker (6/24). Despite having their own struggles against spirited Pakistan bowlers, the Aussies managed to reach 181 for 9 in 49...