On Monday, January 22, Australia's U-19 World Cup campaign will begin in South Africa against Namibia. The Australians will be keen to win the Rainbow Nation championship and emulate their more experienced peers. Australia warmed up for the tournament by playing a practice match against India. Australia bowled first in that match, limiting the reigning world champions to a pitiful 171 runs. Charlie Anderson, who gave up just 20 runs while dismissing four players in six overs, had the best bowling figures for Australia. Australia had a shaky start to the second half, losing four wickets at a cost of just 53 runs. None of the batters from Australia achieved more
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