The U19 World Cup 2024 is done and dusted. The event is known to give world cricket players like Ben Stokes, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root, among others. This tradition will likely be continued, with blockbuster performances from talented teenagers throughout the event.
10 stars who can dominate world cricket in the future
The list is dominated by players from India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Australia. The four teams that made the semifinals at the U19 World Cup 2024.
As usual, India remains ahead with four talented youngsters: Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas, and Saumy Pandey. The three batters dominated the event and ended up as the top 5 run-scorers. Left-arm orthodox spinner, Pandey picked up 18 wickets at 10.27 and was the second-highest wicket-taker in the event.
Hosts, South Africa, produced a one-in-a-generation talent in Steve Stolk. The aggressive hitter struck the ball at 141.61 and hit a 13-ball fifty. Kwena Maphaka has it all: pace, a deadly bouncer, seething yorkers, and a bag full of wickets. They also have Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a wicketkeeper batter who is great at accumulating runs.
As is tradition, Pakistan showcased two right-arm pacers, Ali Raza (9 wickets in 3 matches) and Ubaid Shah (18 wickets in 6 matches), who will torment batters in the future. Meanwhile, eventual winners Australia produced a like-for-like replacement for David Warner in Harry Dixon, a left-handed aggressive opener.
| Player | Country | Role | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musheer Khan | India | All-rounder | 360 runs & 7 wickets |
| Steve Stolk | South Africa | Batter | 228 runs |
| Uday Saharan | India | Batter | 397 runs |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | Bowler | 21 wickets |
| Ali Raza | Pakistan | Bowler | 9 wickets |
| Sachin Dhas | India | Batter | 303 runs |
| Harry Dixon | Australia | Batter | 309 runs |
| Saumy Pandey | India | Bowler | 18 wickets |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | South Africa | Wicketkeeper Batter | 287 runs |
| Ubaid Shah | Pakistan | Bowler | 18 wickets |
