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U-19 Cricket World Cup final: India beats Australia to lift historic fourth title

India today lifted a record fourth U-19 World Cup trophy after an eight-wicket rout of Australia in the final, underlining their dominant run in the tournament and giving Rahul Dravid the biggest success of his coaching career.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the final match of the U-19 Cricket World Cup played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on 3rd February 2018. (Photo | Twitter)
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the final match of the U-19 Cricket World Cup played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on 3rd February 2018. (Photo | Twitter)
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Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each for India. (Photo | Twitter)
Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each for India. (Photo | Twitter)
Jonathan Merlo made a solid 76. At 183 for four, Australia looked well on course to reach 250 until the Indian spinners engineered the collapse with the Sangha-led side losing its last six wickets for 33 runs. (Photo | Twitter)
Jonathan Merlo made a solid 76. At 183 for four, Australia looked well on course to reach 250 until the Indian spinners engineered the collapse with the Sangha-led side losing its last six wickets for 33 runs. (Photo | Twitter)
Anukul Roy became the highest wicket taker at the ICC U-19 World Cup. He took 14 wickets in the entire tournament. (Photo | Twitter)
Anukul Roy became the highest wicket taker at the ICC U-19 World Cup. He took 14 wickets in the entire tournament. (Photo | Twitter)
Indian team celebrating the wicket of Jonathan Merlo. (Photo | Twitter)
Indian team celebrating the wicket of Jonathan Merlo. (Photo | Twitter)
Having lost skipper Prithvi Shaw (29) and Shubham Gill (31), Delhi-boy Manjot Kalra displayed commendable calm and composure to see the team through. Harvik Desai (47 not out) provided the support Kalra needed after India were 131 for two in the 22nd over. Kalra scored a magnificent 101 (not out) off 102 balls. (Photo | Twitter)
Having lost skipper Prithvi Shaw (29) and Shubham Gill (31), Delhi-boy Manjot Kalra displayed commendable calm and composure to see the team through. Harvik Desai (47 not out) provided the support Kalra needed after India were 131 for two in the 22nd over. Kalra scored a magnificent 101 (not out) off 102 balls. (Photo | Twitter)
Shubman Gill was announced the Player of tournament. Gill amassed 372 runs in six matches, including a hundred in the semi-final against Pakistan. (Photo | Twitter)
Shubman Gill was announced the Player of tournament. Gill amassed 372 runs in six matches, including a hundred in the semi-final against Pakistan. (Photo | Twitter)
The boys in blue celebrated the victory over Australia in their signature style. (Photo | Twitter)
The boys in blue celebrated the victory over Australia in their signature style. (Photo | Twitter)
Board of Control for Cricket in India announced cash awards of Rs 30 lakh for each player and Rs 50 lakh for coach Rahul Dravid. The board also announced cash awards for the team's support staff with each member getting richer by Rs 20 lakh. In pic: The ICC medal given to the winners. (Photo | Twitter)
Board of Control for Cricket in India announced cash awards of Rs 30 lakh for each player and Rs 50 lakh for coach Rahul Dravid. The board also announced cash awards for the team's support staff with each member getting richer by Rs 20 lakh. In pic: The ICC medal given to the winners. (Photo | Twitter)
In pic: Indian skipper Prithvi Shaw and U-19 and coach Rahul Dravid pose for a photo with the U-19 World Cup trophy. (Photo | Twitter)
In pic: Indian skipper Prithvi Shaw and U-19 and coach Rahul Dravid pose for a photo with the U-19 World Cup trophy. (Photo | Twitter)
India created history by being the first cricket team to win the U-19 World Cup on four different occasions. In pic: The young Indian cricketers pose for a signature photo after emerging as champions. (Photo | Twitter)
India created history by being the first cricket team to win the U-19 World Cup on four different occasions. In pic: The young Indian cricketers pose for a signature photo after emerging as champions. (Photo | Twitter)
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