U19 World Cup 2022: Australia register semi-final spot with thumping win over Pakistan

Australia have marched ahead in the semi-final of the U19 World Cup after beating Pakistan in the quarter-final in Antigua. 

The Australian side posted 276/7 in 50 overs with Teague Wyllie and Corey Miller scoring individual fifties for the side. They had a decent start to the proceedings after Campbell Kellaway and Wyllie put up a partnership of 86 runs for the first wicket. 

Wyllie was then joined by Corey Miller in the middle and the two batters stitched a 101-run stand for the second wicket. 

The side then lost wickets at regular intervals but a late surge from William Salzmann who struck 25 in 14 deliveries played an important role in putting up a good score on the board. Qasim Akram picked up three wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs. 

Later, Pakistan had a disappointing start to the chase as they were reduced to 27/2 before Abdul Faseeh and Irfan Khan tried to steady the ship with a partnership of 50 runs for the third wicket. 

But their departure in quick succession pushed the Pakistan team on the back foot and the Asian side didn't really find a way back. They were eventually bundled out for 157 after Mehran Mumtaz chipped in with a quick-fire 29 off 19. 

Pakistan lost by 119 runs. William Salzmann picked up three wickets for 37 runs in 8.1 overs. 

Australia will now meet either India or Bangladesh in the semis.