"By the barest of margins" - Twitter reacts as Australia beat Pakistan to enter U19 WC 2024 final

Fans on Twitter reacted after the Australia U19 team defeated Pakistan U19 by just 1 wicket in the semi-final of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024. The match between the two teams took place at Willowmoore Park at Benoni.

The semi-final 2 of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 between Australia and Pakistan went down the wire and made many bite their nails. It was a low-scoring thriller that saw both the teams fighting till the very end but in the end, the Aussies claimed the game by the barest of margins. 

Australia won the toss and opted to field first. They were magnificent with the ball as they bundled out Pakistan for just 179 runs. Tom Straker was the main reason behind the carnage with the ball as he picked 6 wickets whereas apart from Harjas Singh every other bowler chipped in. 

For Pakistan, Azan Awais (52) and Arafat Minhas (52) were the batters that got to half-century whereas every other batter failed. Apart from the duo, no other batters could go past the 20-run mark as Pakistan ended with just 179 runs. 

Australia in the chase were off to a decent start as Harry Dixon (50) slammed a half-century at the top to give his team a good start. But at the other end, they kept losing wickets at regular wickets and came under pressure. 

Oliver Peake (49) and Tom Campbell (25) kept Australia in the game but Pakistan’s Ali Raza brought his team back in the game. Australia was reduced to 164/9 and both teams were under pressure. With 3 runs needed in the last over, Raf MacMillian (19*) held his nerves and took his team home with one wicket to go. The ball went off the inside edge and rushed to the boundary to book a berth for Australia in the final against India.

Fans on Twitter react as Australia U19 defeat Pakistan U19 by 1 wicket 

As Australia U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 1 wicket, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They were awestruck by the performance of both the teams in the high-intensity semi-final and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them.

Shahabsh bucho we are proud of u ❤️

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) February 8, 2024

India v Australia final.. #U19WorldCup

— Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) February 8, 2024

Great run boys 🙌 In time you’ll realise that somethings are bigger and more important than results and this experience will develop you as quality international cricketers for Pakistan. Extremely proud of you ❤️ https://t.co/I7mxvsubzB

— Shan Masood (@shani_official) February 8, 2024

By the barest of margins….#AUSvPAK #U19WorldCup #SemiFinals

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) February 8, 2024

Chin Up Boys 💪🏾👈🏾 – You Fought really well🇵🇰❤️ #PAKvsAUS pic.twitter.com/lk9yk6DiHA

— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) February 8, 2024

Anyway, hats off to Saad Baig for the way he led the team and again, as usual, only our bowlers were sensational throughout the tournament. Chin up, guys ❤️#PAKvsAUS #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/dEUEgHInWF

— Hassan (@HassanAbbasian) February 8, 2024

Australia U-19 prevail

— Aayush Mahajan (@CricGlance) February 8, 2024

So on Sunday can India's under-19 boys, when they take on Australia, 'avenge' the loss of the senior team's in the World Cup 2023 final ? #cricket #PAKvsAUS

— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) February 8, 2024

Pakistan ke players ki overacting is too good . Junior to senior all are actors. #PAKvsAUS

— kirat_13 (@kirat1313_) February 8, 2024

Not easy to win against U-23 team..kudos to Australia 👏👏#PAKvsAUS #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/VFtMXe7KAI

— AB_Hi (@abhi_inthearc) February 8, 2024

#PAKvsAUS #U19WorldCup
Senior Pakistan Team to U19 Team players rn* pic.twitter.com/yPcgfjgBjN

— xuenain (@meer_xuenain) February 8, 2024

Australia U-19 boys to Pakistan🔥#PAKvsAUS #U19WorldCuppic.twitter.com/hQYYIXp8Sj

— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) February 8, 2024

Congratulations Australia Under 19 for qualify Final and well played Pakistan specially Bowling #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/390S0edOV9

— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) February 8, 2024

Generational heartbreak against Australia! 😭#U19worldcup

— عاقد (@aquidtweets) February 8, 2024

Cricket is cruel .#NaseemShah #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/QgFdzSruxY

— Mary Marouf (@Cricket_istic) February 8, 2024

So it’s India vs Australia In U19 World Cup Final

😨#U19WorldCup #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/fckLdtwQZH

— sarcastic (@Sarcastic_broo) February 8, 2024

Indian fans mood right now after Pakistan's lose 🤣🤣#U19WorldCup | #PAKvsAUSpic.twitter.com/VNDqxJtAh9

— anurag (@viratians25) February 8, 2024

Congrats @CricketAus ! Proud of our boys and the potential they have shown. The hard work continues. Kudos to our support staff who have done their best to give these boys a springboard to launch their careers. #PAKvsAUS #U19WorldCup

— Usman Iqbal Wahla (@u_wahla) February 8, 2024

AUSTRALIA DEFEATED PAKISTAN BY 1 WICKET …!!! 🫡

Australia needed 16 with just a wicket in hand, the never give up attitude of Aussies take them to the Final of U19 World Cup. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bk5Q0tAu3h

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 8, 2024