U19 ICC World Cup Quarterfinal live: India beat Australia by 74 runs to reach semi-finals

The defending champions India are on track to defend their title as they saw off the challenge of Australia in the quarter-finals by beating them by 74 runs. India will now play the winner of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Potchefstroom: Indian pacer Kartik Tyagi blew away the Australian top-order with a sensational spell to power India into the semi-finals of the ICC U-19 World Cup with a comfortable 74-run win here on Tuesday. Kartik's four wickets came after India recovered through Atharva Ankolekar's combative half-century to reach 233 for nine, a modest total that the holders defended in impressive fashion. Riding on Kartik's spell in which he swung the ball at a good speed, India bundled out Australia for 159 with 6.3 overs to spare in their Super League quarterfinal.

After a slow start and losing wickets in quick successions, India earlier posted a total of 233/9 in the Under 19 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League Quarterfinal at JB Marks Oval in South Africa's Potchefstroom on Tuesday. Atharva Ankolekar played a brilliant knock of 55 not out, off 54 balls, down the order to help India post a 234-run target for the Aussies. With a six and five boundaries, Ankolekar added the much-needed 61 runs for the seventh wicket with fellow spinner Ravi Bishnoi (30 off 31 balls). 

Earlier, Australia captain Mackenzie Harvey won the toss and asked India to bat in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League Quarterfinal in a rerun of 2018 final. India had topped Group A winning all their three matches while Australia were second in Group B after losing to the West Indies and then defeating Nigeria and England.

The two teams between them share seven ICC Cricket World Cup titles with Australia winning the inaugural championship in 1988 followed by triumphs in 2002 and 2010. India, on the other hand, are the most successful team bagging the trophy in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018.

In the 2018 match, India won the final to lift the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup trophy for the fourth time to become the most successful team in the tournament's history. Australia had then won the toss and elected to bat. They were bowled out for 216 by India in 47.2 overs. India chased the target in 38.5 overs powered by Manjot Kalra (101 not out), who became the fifth batsman to score a hundred in an U19 World Cup final.

The playing XI of the two teams are as follows:

India U19 Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena, Tilak Varma, Priyam Garg (captain), Dhruv Chand Jurel (wicketkeeper), Siddhesh Veer, Atharva Ankolekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh

Australia U19 Playing XI: Sam Fanning, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey (captain), Lachlan Hearne, Oliver Davies, Patrick Rowe (wicketkeeper), Corey Kelly, Connor Sully, Tanveer Sangha, Todd Murphy, Matthew Willans

Umpires: Adrian Holdstock, Sharfuddoula Saikat, Wayne Knights, Asif Yaqoob. Match Referee: Graeme Labrooy

The complete squad list:

India U19 squad: Priyam Garg (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena, Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Siddhesh Veer, Atharva Ankolekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh, Vidyadhar Patil, Shubhang Hegde, Shashwat Rawat, Kumar Kushagra.

Australia U19 squad: Mackenzie Harvey (captain), Sam Fanning, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lachlan Hearne, Oliver Davies, Liam Scott, Patrick Rowe (wicketkeeper), Tanveer Sangha, Connor Sully, Todd Murphy, Bradley Simpson, Liam Marshall, Corey Kelly, Matthew Willans, Cooper Connolly.

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28 January 2020

21:04 IST

The defending champions India are on track to defend their title as they saw off the challenge from Australia in the quarter-finals by beating them by 74 runs. India will now play the winner of Pakistan and Bangladesh. 

20:57 IST

Akash Singh takes the final wicket, cleaning up Willans with a fuller one, and India secure a 74-run victory. This was India's toughest test to date, but with Kartik Tyagi leading the bowlers, India have managed to not just rescue the match but also secure victory by a big margin. India reach the semi-finals.

20:49 IST

Three wickets in three balls! Akash Singh bowls a peach of a delivery to new batsman Todd Murphy and cleans him up on the very first ball. India inch closer to victory! Australia 157/9, 42.3 Overs.

20:46 IST

Another runout! After Fanning, Connor Sully departs for 5! 

20:45 IST

Big Breakthrough! The all-important wicket of Sam Fanning has been snared. Akash Singh sends in a short delivery, it's going down leg, Fanning tries a pull, and feathers an edge. The Indians appeal, and it's given. 

20:40 IST

Wicket! Ravi Bishnoi gives India a much-needed breakthrough by removing Laim Scott for 35 runs. Australia need 85 runs in 60 balls! 

20:36 IST

150 runs for Australia! 150 runs come up in the 40th over as Fanning keeps Australia in the fight. The required rate has now gone up to 8.45 runs per over. 

20:16 IST

50-run partnership for 6th wicket! Fanning and Scott have added 50 runs for the sixth wicket as Australia continue to chase 233. Australia 132/5 in 37 overs. 

19:47 IST

100 comes up for Australia! Australia 100/5 after 31 Overs. 

19:39 IST

Defensive Australia need a few boundaries and sixes as the required run-rate is only creeping up. Australia are 92/5, 28 overs.

19:35 IST

Australia in trouble as India bring back Ravi Bishnoi in the attack; Australia 89/5 in 27 overs.

19:25 IST

Liam Scott ends Kartik Tyagi's over with a boundary between the cover and point region. Australia are 81/5 after 24 overs.

19:13 IST

This is Kartik Tyagi's fourth wicket of the day and he has been in a terrific form. Australia are 72/5 after 21 overs.

19:11 IST

Wicket! Australia lose their fifth wicket as Kartik Tyagi provides India with the much-needed breakthrough by getting Patrick Rowe caught behind stumps for 21 runs. Australia are 68/5, 20.5 overs

19:01 IST

Though Rowe has missed a few good deliveries by Akash Singh, Fanning now looks confident as Australia continue to chase India's 233. Australia are 62/4 after 18 overs.

18:53 IST

Australia dealing in singles at the moment with Sam Fanning and Patrick Rowe trying to build a strong partnership, having added 35 runs for the fifth wicket so far. Australia are 60/4, 17 overs.

18:46 IST

15 overs end! Fifteen overs have gone and India are just ripping through the Australians, building more pressure on the Aussies for more wickets. Australia are 52 at the loss of 4 wickets.

18:40 IST

Brilliant over from Bishnoi as he keeps provoking Fanning to open the face of his bat with a couple of appeals. Australia are 47/4, 13 overs. 

18:35 IST

India have dominated the game so far but the bowlers have not been able to convert this into their advantage by taking more wickets. Australia, on the other hand, are now counting on Fanning and Rowe as they chase the 233-run target set by India.

18:29 IST

10 overs end! Despite losing four quick wickets in the beginning of their run chase, Australia seem to be handling the pressure well at the moment. Scorecard: Australia 37/4, 10 overs.

18:18 IST

After eight overs, pressure clearly mounting on Australians. The Aussies look of short of ideas and not taking many chances at the moment. Australia are 30/4.

18:10 IST

Five overs end! After the end of five overs, India seem to have tightened its grip over the match sending four top-order Australian batsmen to pavilion. Australia are 25/4. Among the Indian bowlers, Kartik Tyagi has done a brilliant job for his side so far. 

17:56 IST

Wicket! A dream start for India as Kartik Tyagi gets Davies caught by Yashasvi in the slips. Australia are now four down. Australia 22/4, 4 overs.

17:54 IST

After a tremendous start, India has put the Australians in deep trouble with the loss of three quick wickets in the first over. However, Sushant Mishra fails to keep up the momentum and delivers a loose ball to Sam Fanning hitting it over fine leg for a six. Australia 20/3 in 3 overs. 

17:43 IST

Third wicket in an over! Kartik Tyagi fires in a brilliant yorker and cleans up Lachlan Hearne to hand India third wicket. Australia 13/3, 2 overs.

17:42 IST

India get 2nd wicket! Mackenzie Harvey departs! Harvey plays the wrong line, ball hits him on the pads and the umpire raises his finger to rule him out leg before.  

17:40 IST

Australia lose their first wicket! Opener Jake Fraser-McGurk departs on the very first ball of the innings. 

17:39 IST

Kartik Tyagi starts the proceedings for India. 

17:36 IST

A warm ovation for Atharva Ankolekar after his crucial knock- WATCH 

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— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 28, 2020

17:04 IST

India post 233/9 in 50 overs! The last ball of the innings fetches one run and India reach 233/9. Atharva Ankolekar remained unbeaten on 55 runs off 54 balls.  

17:00 IST

Wicket! India lose another wicket in quick successions. Now, Sushant Mishra is caught Harvey, bowled Willians. India 223/8, 49.2 overs.

16:51 IST

Wicket! Ravi Bishnoi run out for 30. Bishnoi calls for the second run but couldn't return to the crease in time and India lose their seventh wicket. India at 205/7, 47.5 overs.

16:46 IST

Ravi Bishnoi steals a quick single to complete the 50-run stand for the seventh wicket. 

16:43 IST

Indians are finding it difficult to hit against the slower bowlers. The pressure seems to be building on Atharva and Bishnoi to help India get a fighting total. A partnership is definitely needed at the moment. The current run rate is just under 4 which is not a good sign for the Indians. India are 191/6, 46.1 overs.

16:33 IST

India 176/6 after 44 overs! Just five runs came off the 44th over of the innings, helping India reach 176/6. Nine runs came in the 42nd over!

16:16 IST

Wicket! India lose their sixth wicket as Siddhesh Veer departs for 30. Veer goes for a wild slog but only manages a thick top edge and gets caught at the third man.

16:12 IST

After the end of 38 overs, India are 144 at the loss of 6 wickets.

16:10 IST

Siddhesh Veer and Atharva Ankolekar keep the scoreboard moving. Together, they have added 30 runs in 6.4 overs with RR of 4.50. 

16:03 IST

India are 132/5 after 35 overs! India continue to be in a tight spot after the end of 35 overs; at the moments, Indians appear to be struggling to keep the strike rotating. The onus now lies on Siddhesh Veer to get India to a fighting total. 

15:57 IST

The Australian bowlers have kept a tight line and length throughout the day by eliminating five top-order Indian batsmen, preventing India from keeping the scoreboard moving. India are 125/5 off 34 overs.

15:40 IST

Wicket! Another blow for India. India lose their fifth wicket as Dhruv Chand Jurel departs. Todd Murphy has his second wicket of the innings. 

15:38 IST

Just one run off 29th over! Connor Sully finishes another tidy over in which he gave away only one run. Dhruv Jurel opted to play him cautiously and played four dot balls. India 112/4, 30 overs.

15:34 IST

India in tight spot after the loss of 4 wickets. Dhruv Chand Jurel and Siddhesh VeeI are at the crease. India struggling at 106/4, 28.1 overs.

15:22 IST

Fourth Wicket! India in big trouble as Yashasvi Jaiswal departs. India 102/4 off 25.1 overs.

15:20 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Chand Jurel are currently at the crease and have added 47 runs in 9.3 overs with the run rate of 4.94.

15:18 IST

After 20 overs of game, Australia are in much stronger position as they have removed India's three top-order batsmen. India are struggling at 88/3, 23.2 overs.

15:05 IST

India in trouble after loss of three wickets in quick succession. The onus now lies on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel to bail India out of trouble. India are 75/3 off 20 overs.

14:54 IST

Four! Dhruv Jurel, after getting hit on the helmet on the previous delivery, smashes Corey Kelly for a boundary towards deep square leg. India 68/3 off 17.3 overs. 

14:47 IST

Huge blow to India! Priyam Garg departs! India are in deep trouble as Connor Sully cleans up skipper Priyam Garg for five runs. India are 55/ 3, 16.4 overs.

14:41 IST

50 up for India! Priyam Garg takes a single on the third ball of the 14th over to bring up 50 runs on the board in 14.3 overs.

14:41 IST

The run rate has predictably slowed down since the departure of Saxena and Verma. Priyam Garg is the new man in.

14:34 IST

Another setback for India! Spinner Todd Murphy removes Tilak Varma by getting him caught in the first slip to hand India second setback. India 49/ 2, 13 overs.

14:18 IST

Wicket! Divyansh Saxena out for 14, caught by Patrick Rowe off the bowling of Corey Kelly. India are  35/1, 10 overs.

14:14 IST

Willians delivers a wide to Jaiswal. India 34/0, 9 overs.

14:07 IST

IndU19: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena current partnership - 29 runs, 7.4 overs, RR: 3.78

14:04 IST

Two fours in seventh over. India are 27/0, 7 overs.

14:01 IST

IND are 23 for 0 off 6.4 overs.

14:00 IST

Divyansh Saxena hits a four in 6th over. India 18/0, 6 overs

13:59 IST

India 13/0 after 5 overs

13:48 IST

Connor Sully makes amends for leaking runs in his first over and bowls a maiden. India 12/0, 4 overs

13:43 IST

Just one run in the 3rd over as Australian pacer Matthew Willans keeps it tight. India 12/0, 3 overs

13:40 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal hits Conor Sully for a 4 and a 6 in the second over. India 11/0, 2 overs

13:39 IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyansh Saxena open for India while the Australia bowling attack is in the hands of Matthew Willans and Connor Sully. The first over is a maiden. India 0/0, 1 over

13:26 IST

Here are the two playing XIs. India U19 Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena, Tilak Varma, Priyam Garg (captain), Dhruv Chand Jurel (wicketkeeper), Siddhesh Veer, Atharva Ankolekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh

Australia U19 Playing XI: Sam Fanning, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey (captain), Lachlan Hearne, Oliver Davies, Patrick Rowe (wicketkeeper), Corey Kelly, Connor Sully, Tanveer Sangha, Todd Murphy, Matthew Willans

Umpires: Adrian Holdstock, Sharfuddoula Saikat, Wayne Knights, Asif Yaqoob. Match Referee: Graeme Labrooy

13:22 IST

Australia win toss and will bowl first against India in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Super League Quarterfinal at JB Marks Oval in South Africa's Potchefstroom.