Rain has the final say after Konstas rescues Australia

A washout in Kimberley ended West Indies’ hopes of making the semi-finals of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup even as Australia confirmed their berth by finishing on top of Group 2 in the Super Sixes.

It was, however, not a straightforward a result for them, after they were challenged at different stages by the West Indies. Having been put in to bat, they were restricted to a modest 227 for 8 with five of the batters who made double figures unable to kick on. They had then reduced West Indies to 24 for 2 in the fifth over when the rains came.

In the little play possible, Sam Konstas single-handedly took control of the Australian innings. They were in choppy waters at 87 for 5 before an 89-run stand between Konstas and Raf MacMillan bailed them out.

Seamer Charlie Anderson then removed West Indies captain Stephan Pascal and Joshua Dorne before the game was abandoned. A win for the West Indies would have sealed their semi-finals berth.

Brief scores:- NO RESULT
Australia Under 19s 227/8 in 50 overs (Sam Konstas 108, Hugh Weibgen 22, Raf MacMilan 29; Nathan Edward 3-32, Isai Thorne 2-50)

West Indies Under 19s 24/2 in 4.3 overs (Charlie Anderson 2-12)

(Cricinfo)