Australia reached the 2024 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final after a thrilling one-wicket win against Pakistan, with medium pacer Tom Straker claiming a remarkable six-wicket haul.
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Straker's record haul
Straker's 6/24 in 9.5 overs set a new record for the best figures in a semi-final or final match of the Under-19 World Cup, surpassing South Africa's Kagiso Rabada's 6/25 in 2014.
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Third-best figures for an Aussie
Notably, Straker also recorded the third-best figures by an Aussie in the history of the U-19 WC.
He is now only behind Llyod Pope (8/35 vs England, 2018) and Jason Ralston (7/15 vs PNG, 2018).
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Challenging chase conquered
Chasing 180, Australia had a hard time as they suffered a top-order collapse and were reeling at 49/4 at one stage. Raf MacMillan's unbeaten 19 eventually steered them home in the final over.
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Anticipated final awaits
The young team now advances to the highly anticipated final match. The Aussies will meet a strong Indian unit in the summit clash on Sunday.