World Champions: India beat Australia to clinch the U-19 World Cup
Just like previous matches in the tournament, the top order batsmen finished off the game as the middle orders were hardly tested which impressive at this level.
The under 19 boys are champions of the world as they defeated Australia by 8 wickets in a one-sided encounter. With this win, India has clinched their fourth U19 World Cup title and they achieved the feat without dropping a single game.
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— ICC (@ICC) February 3, 2018
The boys have been performing on all cylinders throughout the tournament and the finals were no different. The bowling department was exceptional as usual, restricting the Aussies to just 216 runs in a batting condition. Every bowler picked up wicket expect Abhishek Sharma.
Then chasing 217, Indian batsmen made it look easy, particularly Manjok Kalra, the Delhi lad was in exceptional knock, smashing a sensational century while skipper Prithvi Shaw and Shubham Gill also contributed in the cause.
INDIA - #U19CWC 2018 CHAMPIONS! ????????
— ICC (@ICC) February 3, 2018
Manjot Kalra's fantastic century guides India to a record-breaking fourth title with a 8 wicket win over Australia! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/99gag8tXRT
Just like previous matches in the tournament, the top order batsmen finished off the game as the middle orders were hardly tested which impressive at this level.
The boys under the guidance of Rahul Dravid were incredible and we can expect the young guns to feature for the senior team in near future.