Zimbabwe U19 vs Australia U19, ICCU19WC, Today Match Prediction 25 January 2024

ZIMU19 vs AUSU19 Match Prediction & Analysis

Australia U19 will eye its second win in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 as they take on Zimbabwe U19 in the 16th match. Australia U19 defeated Namibia U19 in their last game and earned their first points. Zimbabwe U19 lost against Sri Lanka in their opening match and shall be under pressure to win here.  

Zimbabwe U19 batsmen struggled in the last game and failed to reach the three-figure mark. They will face a stronger bowling attack in this game and have to fight it out in the middle. Australia U19 has a stronger team, and it will be interesting to see how the Zimbabwean side performs in this contest. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

ZIMU19

L

SLU19

204/10 in 48.3 4.21

ICCU19WC

Sri Lanka U19 beat Zimbabwe U19 by 39 runs (D/L) method 21 Jan 2024

ZIMU19

89/10 in 21.1 4.2

AUSU19

W

AUSU19

95/6 in 19.5 4.79

ICCU19WC

Australia U19 beat Namibia U19 by 4 wickets 22 Jan 2024

NAMU19

91/10 in 33.1 2.74

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe U19 Preview

Matthew Schonken will feel the heat in this game. His side has started the tournament poorly, going down by 39 runs under the DLS method in the last game against Sri Lanka U19. They were bowled out for 89 runs, which will worry the side. They are up against a strong team, and Schonken will need a spirited show from his players. 

Nathaniel Hlabangana and Ryan Kamwemba failed in the last game, and the side will need a good show from the openers. The middle order must stand strong against the good bowling attack, and they will need runs from Panashe Taruvinga, Campbell Macmillan, and Ronak Patel. Matthew Schonken and Kohl Eksteen must do well lower down the order.  

Kohl Eksteen and Anesu Kamuriwo must bowl tight spells with the new ball as they are up against a strong batting lineup. Newman Nyamhuri, Panashe Taruvinga, and Ryan Simbi must do well in the middle overs and keep a check on the scoring rate. Matthew Schonken and Ronak Patel must do well in the ing act.

Zimbabwe U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Matthew Schonken (c), Nathaniel Hlabangana, Ryan Kamwemba (wk), Panashe Taruvinga, Campbell Macmillan, Ronak Patel, Kohl Eksteen, Brendon Sunguro, Newman Nyamhuri, Anesu Kamuriwo, Ryan Simbi

Zimbabwe U19 Actual Playing XI:

Ronak Patel, Campbell Macmillan, Matthew Schonken, Panashe Taruvinga, Brendon Sunguro, Ryan Kamwemba, Anesu Kamuriwo, Newman Nyamhuri, Kohl Eksteen, Nathaniel Hlabangana, Ryan Simbi

Australia U19 Preview

Hugh Weibgen's side defeated Namibia U19 in their opening game, winning by 4 wickets. The Australian skipper would expect a better show from his batsmen as they struggled with the bat en route to a small target. The bowling attack looks good, and Weibgen will aim for a convincing win in this contest.  

Harry Dixon and Sam Konstas fell cheaply in the last game, and the team will expect a good start from the pair. Hugh Weibgen, Harjas Singh, and Ryan Hicks must do well in the middle order after throwing their wickets in the last game. Corey Wasley and Raf MacMilllan will look to add runs in the lower middle order.  

Their bowlers are in good form, and the side will expect a good performance from Charlie Anderson and Callum Vidler. Tom Straker and Mahli Beardman bowled well in the last game, and the team will expect a good show from them. Raf MacMilllan adds strength to this bowling attack. 

Australia U19 Predicted Playing XI:

Hugh Weibgen (c), Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks (wk), Corey Wasley, Raf MacMilllan, Charlie Anderson, Tom Straker, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler

Australia U19 Actual Playing XI:

Harkirat Bajwa, Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Charlie Anderson, Sam Konstas, Mahli Beardman, Harjas Singh, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Straker, Tom Campbell, Aidan OConnor

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The conditions are likely to be overcast at Kimberly. The wicket will assist fast bowlers, and batsmen must build their innings patiently, adjusting to the surface. A score of around 280 runs is expected to be a fighting total on this surface.

ZIMU19 vs AUSU19 Pitch Report

Diamond Oval, Kimberley, is a good venue for the fast bowlers. The grass cover on the surface makes it a good surface to bowl on. It also offers boundary-scoring opportunities to the batsmen who get acclimatized to the pace of the wicket before launching their attack.

Toss: To Bat

Sides batting first have won more games than sides chasing the score. It is a tough wicket to chase a score as the wicket gets slower in the second innings. The side winning the toss will opt to bat first.