U19 World Cup 2024 Final South Africa: Australia have won their 4th U19 World Cup after they thrashed India by 79 runs in the final on Sunday. Australia, be it their senior men's team or women's team, have been highly successful in International Cricket Council (ICC) events from past two years, and now the young lads from Australia have repeated the antics of their senior members as they have won their first ICC U19 World Cup since 2010.
With this, a highly entertaining tournament hosted by South Africa has come to an end. The 15th edition of the tournament, that ran for the course of 23 days, produced spectacular moments, acrobatic fielding efforts, viral moments, verbal banters, astonishing sixes, impeccable deliveries and a lot more. After the high-voltage final, here is the complete list of award winners at the now-concluded ICC Under19 World Cup:
1. ICC Under19 World Cup Winners: Australia
2. ICC Under19 World Cup Runners-Up: India
3. ICC Under19 World Cup Final Player Of The Match: Mahli Beardman of Australia, who registered the figures of 3/15 in 7 overs
4. ICC Under19 World Cup Player Of The Tournament: Kwena Maphaka of South Africa, who scalped 21 wickets in 6 innings, at a bowling average of 9.71 and economy rate of 3.81. The Proteas bowler also recorded 3 five-wicket hauls, with personal best figures of 6/21
5. ICC Under19 World Cup Highest Run Scorer: Uday Saharan of India, who registered 397 runs in 7 innings, at an average of 56.71 and strike rate of 77.69
6. ICC Under19 World Cup Highest Wicket Taker: Kwena Maphaka of South Africa, who scalped 21 wickets in 6 innings, at a bowling average of 9.71 and economy rate of 3.81. The Proteas bowler also recorded 3 five-wicket hauls, with personal best figures of 6/21