U-19 World Cup: Only one Indian among top 5 wicket-takers list, SA star tops the chart; check full list here

Australia had the last laugh against India in the Under-19 World Cup 2024 final as they ended up lifting their fourth title on February 11, Sunday. Australia rocked India by 79 runs in the Under-19 World Cup 2024 final at Willowmoore Park. India and Australia reached final by defeating South Africa and Pakistan in their respective semifinal matches. But it was South Africa's Kwena Maphaka who ended up snaring the most wickets in the Under-19 World Cup 2024. 

Kwena Maphaka reigns supreme

South African pace sensation Kwena Maphaka has been a lethal bowler in the U-19 World Cup, troubling batters with his deadly bowling. He ended up being the highest wicket-taker in the Under-19 World Cup 2024 with a total of 21 wickets. Maphaka also boasts an impressive economy rate of just 3.81. With this, India’s spinner Saumy Pandey holds the second position in this list. He has drawn comparisons to Ravindra Jadeja for his performance. Pandey conceded 41 runs and took one wicket in 10 overs during the U-19 World Cup final. Now, let's uncover who occupies the top spot among the bowlers with the most wickets in the tournament.

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Top Wicket-taker in ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024

Kwena Maphaka (South Africa U19): 21 wickets in 6 matches
Saumy Pandey (India U19): 18 wickets in 7 matches.
Ubaid Shah (Pakistan U19): 18 wickets in 6 matches.
Tazeem Chaudry Ali (England U19): 14 wickets in 4 matches
Callum Vidler (Australia U-19): 13 wickets in 6 matches

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