ICC U-19 World Cup | It’s India vs Australia in blockbuster match
The Hindu
While India is now back to full strength, Australia will be on a high after its convincing win over Pakistan
Heavyweights India and Australia will face off in a blockbuster Super League semifinal of the U-19 World Cup here on Wednesday, having beaten their opponents on the field and COVID-19 off it, on way to the last-four stage.
India’s preparations for the age-group showpiece were impacted heavily by the virus, with hardly any national camps or tournaments in the last two years except the recent Asia Cup.
The four-time champion started the tournament on the right note, overcoming a good South Africa side by 45 runs, but soon ran into a situation where the team was struggling to field a playing XI after multiple players were found to have contracted COVID-19 hours before their match against Ireland.