Australia U19 vs Sri Lanka U19, ICCU19WC, Today Match Prediction 28 January 2024

AUSU19 vs SLU19 Match Prediction & Analysis

The 2024 Under-19 World Cup continues with Match 24, as Australia U-19 prepares to battle Sri Lanka U-19 at the Diamond Oval, Kimberley, this Sunday. Both Australia and Sri Lanka have won their first two games and are at first and second positions in the points table, respectively. Both teams will be eager to advance to the next stage with a spotless record.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AUSU19

W W

ZIMU19

71/10 in 23.2 3.04

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Australia U19 beat Zimbabwe U19 by 225 runs 25 Jan 2024

AUSU19

296/7 in 50.0 5.92

AUSU19

95/6 in 19.5 4.79

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Australia U19 beat Namibia U19 by 4 wickets 22 Jan 2024

NAMU19

91/10 in 33.1 2.74

SLU19

W W

SLU19

133/10 in 37.5 3.52

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Sri Lanka U19 beat Namibia U19 by 77 runs 24 Jan 2024

NAMU19

56/10 in 27.0 2.07

SLU19

204/10 in 48.3 4.21

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Sri Lanka U19 beat Zimbabwe U19 by 39 runs (D/L) method 21 Jan 2024

ZIMU19

89/10 in 21.1 4.2

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia U19 Preview

Australia U-19s bounced back from a shaky performance against Namibia U-19, where they chased down 92 runs with just 4 wickets remaining, with a dominant display to defeat Zimbabwe U-19s by an impressive 225-run margin. Australia is now focused on clinching victory in this crucial match to affirm their top position in Group C.

Australia U-19's impressive total of 296/7 against Zimbabwe U-19s was largely fueled by stellar batting performances from their top order. Harry Dixon and Sam Konstas kicked off the innings with a solid partnership of 91 runs, with another 86 runs added before the team lost two wickets. Consistent runs from the top three batsmen will be pivotal in securing another victory.

We are backing Hugh Weibgen (414 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 51.75 and a strike rate of 89.61) to make an impact in this game.

Tom Straker, an 18-year-old medium-paced bowler, made a mark with his notable performance of 3/16 against Namibia U-19s in the team's opening encounter. However, he was the lone wicketless player in Australia U-19s' bowling attack against Zimbabwe U-19s. With his standout display earlier in the week, Harkirat Bajwa emerges as a pivotal figure, possibly leading the bowling charge once again.

Australia U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen (c), Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks (wk), Tom Campbell, Aidan O Connor, Tom Straker, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Charlie Anderson

Australia U19 Actual Playing XI:

Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Lachlan Aitken, Sam Konstas, Raf MacMilllan, Mahli Beardman, Harjas Singh, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, Tom Campbell

Sri Lanka U19 Preview

With two wins out of two in the tournament thus far, Sri Lanka U-19s have emerged as formidable contenders. Despite a modest total of 133, they clinched a commanding 77-run victory over Namibia U-19s in their previous encounter. Before that, they beat Zimbabwe by 39 runs (DLS method). However, their match against Australia U-19s marks their first encounter against a high-caliber opponent. The outcome of this match promises to be captivating, offering a glimpse into Sri Lanka U-19s' ability to compete against tougher competition.

Supun Waduge's unbeaten knock of 56, batting at number three, proved pivotal against Namibia U-19s. However, Sri Lanka U-19s also benefited from 25 extra runs in that game, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive effort from the whole batting lineup to stay competitive in the match.

Pulindu Perera (436 runs from the last 8 matches at an average of 54.5 and a strike rate of 112.66) is someone who has been in form and can have a good game here.

Following a challenging match where the batters faced moments of embarrassment, the Sri Lanka U-19 bowlers exhibited a remarkable improvement. They dismissed the Namibia U-19s for a mere 56 runs, setting the stage for an exciting battle in their encounter against the formidable Australia U-19s.

Sri Lanka U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Pulindu Perera, Supun Waduge, Sineth Jayawardena (c), Ravishan de Silva, Dinura Kalupahana, Rusanda Gamage, Sharujan Shanmuganathan (wk), Malsha Tharupathi, Vishwa Lahiru, Ruvishan Perera, Garuka Sanketh

Sri Lanka U19 Actual Playing XI:

Sineth Jayawardene, Pulindu Perera, Ravishan De Silva, Rusanda Gamage, Supun Waduge, Sharujan Shanmuganathan , Dinura Kalupahana, Malsha Tharupathi, Vishva Lahiru, Garuka Sanketh, Ruvishan Perera

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Bowlers have relished the conditions at the Diamond Oval in this Under-19 World Cup, and we expect another dynamic pitch that will favor both pace bowlers and spinners yet again. That said, the pitch will be good for batting in the first half of the game.

The weather in Kimberley will be largely cloudy on the day of the match with chances of a thundershower in the afternoon.

AUSU19 vs SLU19 Pitch Report

The first innings score at the Diamond Oval in this Under-19 World Cup have been 2014, 133, 91, and 296-7. Clearly, this isn’t a high-scoring venue and batters will have to bat well to post a huge total. A score of around 260 should be par here.

Toss: To Bowl

A thunderstorm is expected around the afternoon in Kimberley. Thus, it’s very likely that the team winning toss will choose to field first should things come down to DLS.