U19 World Cup 2024 Player of the Tournament award, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has shortlisted eight players, including three talented Indians. Uday Saharan, Musheer Khan, and the formidable spinner Saumy Pandey stand out among the finalists. As anticipation builds for the thrilling final clash between India and Australia on Sunday, all eyes are on these young stars who have showcased exceptional skill and prowess throughout the tournament.
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Introducing the finalists for the U19 World Cup 2024 Player of the Tournament award, the ICC revealed the shortlist on Friday. With the much-anticipated final showdown against Australia looming on Sunday, February 11, Indian players take center stage on the shortlist.
Among the eight contenders, three Indians stand out: Uday Saharan, Musheer Khan, and Saumy Pandey. Joining them are Australian captain Hugh Weibgen, Pakistan’s rising star Ubaid Shah, West Indies batter Jewel Andrew, and two South African talents, Kwena Maphaka and Steve Stolk.
Despite South Africa’s absence from the final, Maphaka’s performance left a lasting impression on the tournament. He leads the charts with an astonishing 21 wickets in just six innings, featuring three five-wicket hauls. Notably, Maphaka maintained an impressive economy rate of 3.81 and contributed three crucial wickets against India in the semifinal.
Among the favorites for the Player of the Tournament award are Indian captain Uday Saharan and all-rounder Musheer Khan. Saharan’s impactful 81-run knock in the semifinal, following his century against Nepal, earned him the Player of the Match award. He currently tops the tournament’s scoring chart with 389 runs in six innings, boasting an average of 64.83, including one century and three fifties.