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Tom Straker’s six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon’s fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second semifinal here today, setting up the ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

The summit clash will be played at the same venue on Sunday. While India will be playing their ninth title match, the Aussies are appearing in their sixth final. India have won a record five titles, while Australia have bagged three titles.

Pakistan made a below par 179, built around half-centuries by Arafat Minhas (52) and Azan Awais (52) as they struggled against pacer Straker (6/24).

Despite having their own struggles against the spirited Pakistan bowlers, the Aussies managed to reach 181/9 in 49.1 overs to seal the final berth with Dixon (50 off 75 balls, with five fours) and Oliver Peake (49 off 75 balls, with three fours) leading their chase.