Australian under-19 squad returns from World Cup triumph
Australia's world champion under-19 team returns from New Zealand tomorrow (11 February 2002) after yesterday's victory over South Africa in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
The Australians, undefeated throughout the tournament, reached South Africa's target of 207 in the 46th over with seven wickets to spare in the one-day international match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.
Left-handed opener Jarrod Burke hit the winning runs to end on 100 not out. Earlier, right-arm swing bowler Aaron Bird took 4-47 off his 10 overs. Bird's efforts won him the man-of-the-match award.
Australian captain Cameron White made 22 to take his runs aggregate to 423 – the highest of the tournament.
Left-arm orthodox spinner Xavier Doherty took 2-26 off his 10 overs to reach 16 wickets and lead the competition's wicket-takers list.
Australia's win was its first since the inaugural (unofficial) under-19 World Cup in 1988. No World Cups were staged between 1988 and 1998. The event has been held every two years since 1998.
© 2002 Australian Cricket Board
| Teams | Australia. |
| First Class Teams | New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia. |
| Players/Umpires | Jarrad Burke, Aaron Bird, Cameron White, Xavier Doherty. |
| Tournaments | ICC Under-19 World Cup 2002 in New Zealand |
| Grounds | Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln |
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