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Australia's Under-19 cricket captain, Hugh Weibgen, praised the fast-bowling quartet of Callum Vidler, Charlie Anderson, Tom Straker, and Mahli Beardman after securing their victory in the ICC Under-19 World Cup. Weibgen expressed confidence in their abilities, stating, "With a pace attack like ours, there's a fair bit of confidence when we get 250 on the board." He commended their teamwork, emphasizing their understanding of roles and dedication to the team.
Despite middle-order batter Harjas Singh's lean patch leading up to the final, Weibgen acknowledged his quality and credited the coaching staff for sticking with him. Harjas responded with a crucial 55 in the final. Beardman, named the Player of the Match for his three wickets, described the win as "surreal" and highlighted the team's year-long effort. Coached by Dennis Lillee, Beardman credited mental preparation for his success, emphasizing the team's strong camaraderie both on and off the field.
Beardman praised teammate Vidler, lauding his incredible performance throughout the tournament. Tom Straker, who took the final wicket, expressed joy and emphasized the team's strong bond. Australia's victory marked their fourth Under-19 World Cup title.