ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup final | As it happened | Manjot Kalra ton guides India to record fourth title win

India becomes the first country to win the Under 19 Cricket World Cup four times! What a sight to watch for an Indian fan! A bright future ahead for Prithvi Shaw and team!

#U19CWC CHAMPIONS - INDIA! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/nJCifnRpCR

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

"I can't express how I'm feeling right now! I'm so very proud of the team!"

India and Australia collect their medals.

Congrats to India's talented young cricket team for winning the Under-19 World Cup. Calmness and composure of our boys embellishes their skills. Proud of captain @Shaw_Prithvi and his mates, as well as of coach Rahul Dravid and the hard-working support staff #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 3, 2018

What an amazing amazing performance by the Indian Colts under Rahul Dravid! Not a single match lost throughout the course of the tournament!

Well played by India's young champions. Throughout the tournament, they played at a different level. #ICCU19CWC

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Every Indian is delighted, all credit to Rahul Dravid for committing himself to these young kids ,and a legend like him deserves to lay his hands on the WC. Only Fitting. #INDvAUS

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 3, 2018

Absolutely WILD celebrations! CHAMPIONS! #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/Zcr3rXaT0w

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

India beat Australia by eight wickets!

Manjot Kalra! What a time to score a century!

The only nerve-wreaking thing that is keeping fans glued to their seats now is Manjot Kalra. Will he get the century he deserves?

When was the last time a world event ended up being dominated so much by one team? #ICCU19CWC

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Desai hits a four! Will Kalra be unluckily denied a century? Just six runs required for victory for India.

Manjot Kalra is on 99.

200 for India! Indian fans will be jumping up and down! India just 17 runs away from a record fourth World Cup title!

Australia are unable to stop the odd boundaries. It is only a matter of time for India now.

India fans are certainly enjoying this chase! #AUSvIND #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/inZ3AqoqHl

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

At this rate, Kalra and Desi will guide India safely across the line. Australia need a miracle breakthrough to have any chance now. India require just 29 more runs to win in 16 overs.

Pope continues. The Indian batsmen are playing sensibly.

Uppal fights hard, but Desai doesn't give in. India is inching towards victory.

Aerial shots through the off-side is a rarity amongst southpaws...Manjot Kalra ne mann jeet liya aaj. #INDvAUS #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2018

Merlo comes back. But, nothing is working for the Aussie skipper. Kalra punishes Merlo to the boundary.

Bay Oval looking under the lights as the sun sets in Tauranga! #AUSvIND #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/ObgQr1Tw8A

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

Uppal again, not letting the batsmen get away! But, the Indian duo can afford to face him with a pinch of salt.

Australia bring Lloyd Pope back into the attack. Kalra doesn't give a second thought though! He sends the ball flying into the stands!

Desai attempts to unsettle Uppal, steals a boundary off the first ball of the over.

150 comes up for India. They now need just 66 runs from 23 overs to lift the World Cup title.

Due to Shubman Gill's dismissal, West Indies' Alick Athanaze will finish as the #U19CWC top scorer with 418 runs!

Gill is second on the list with 372 runs.#howzstat #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/RsEYCrra5I

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

Another amazing over from Uppal! just one run off it. But, Kalra and Desai show no signs of nervousness.

Hadley takes over from Merlo. Desai and Kalra are keeping the scoreboard ticking slowly but surely.

Uppal looking good for Australia. Skipper Sangha will be hoping for another wicket from him.

Kalra slows down a gear, perhaps rightly so. Time and balls are not a problem for India.

Bloody hell these Indian Under 19 Batsman look outstanding .... Always nice to see the Aussies getting a bit of tap ... #U19CWCFinal

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 3, 2018

Wicketkeeper Harvik Desai is the next batsman for India. All he needs to do is support Kalra to get across the line.

Uppal gives some hope for Australia to get back in the game! He dismisses the explosive Gill with a good ball hitting the stumps.

Merlo continues and Kalra sends him to the boundary. He is on a mission to get India the World Cup!

Another bowling change. Param Uppal comes in. Gill and Kalra are content with singles.

The quality of batsmanship on display (at the moment at least) in this run chase is exceptional. #Under19WorldCup

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Jonathan Merlo into the attack. A decent start for him. He performed with the bat. Now, can he do magic with the ball in hand?

Gill and Kalra are ensuring a boundary comes off every over. What will Aussie skipper Jason Sangha come up with to tackle these two dangerous batsmen?

What a fantastic half century by Kalra on such a huge stage! The runs are flowing easily for India.

India cross the hundred run mark without breaking a sweat! Shubman Gill and Manjot Kalra may easily take the game away from the Aussies unless one of the bowlers step up.

Shubman Gill is looking dangerous. Australia desperately need a plan.

Sutherland seems to be the pick of the bowlers for Australia. Just two runs off that over. Gill plays it safe.

No mercy for new bowler Lloyd Pope! Shubman Gill picks up from where Prithvi Shaw left off! Kalra hits the second six of the innings! India is not going to take anything lying down!

Shubman Gill is the next batsman in for India. Australia will be looking to keep the momentum going. But, defensive play can backfire on India. It is a clash worth watching!

And finally! Australia breaks the deadlock! Will Sutherland, into his second over now, gets rid of the Indian skipper, knocking his stumps off the ground!

Kalra seems unstoppable today! The new bowler Jack Edwards is thrashed for three fours off just this over!

India are off to a brilliant start and are going well above the required run rate.

Shaw is in super touch today! Fifty up for India! Two fours from that over! Hadley and Australia need to figure out a way to tackle him.

9 Indian cricketers from this U-19 team have already played either First-Class or List-A cricket. This wasn’t the case a decade ago...in fact, U-19 India was a stepping stone to play F.C. cricket. #INDvAUS #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2018

Evans is turning out to be expensive for Australia. Kalra puts him away for yet another boundary. Is there a bowling change in order?

Hadley tries to put pressure on the two Indian openers. Another decent over from him. But, it's not enough, Australia need that breakthrough wicket.

Shaw picks up from where he left off. He sends Evans across the boundary for a four. India are getting just the start they wanted!

Skipper Shaw cautious after the rain break. A quiet over by Hadley.

The covers are off and the players head back out to the pitch.

Four overs into the India chase and rain has sadly arrived in Tauranga. The covers come on with India 23/0 ☔ #U19CWC#AUSvIND LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/BU9XqVZ41U pic.twitter.com/sQfSgzEM6x

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

A heavy drizzle has begun at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Umpires to decide to bring on the covers.

Kalra breaks loose with a six. That was an expensive over from Evans. Extras adding to a boundary definitely doesn't help Australia's cause.

That's the first six of the innings! Just shows how good the Indian bowling was!

Shaw is slowly loosening up. He scores the first boundary of the Indian innings.

Looked set for 270. Ended up with 216. Below par. But the new ball likely to do a little more under lights. Looking forward to watch Prithvi bat. #INDvAUS #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2018

Zak Evans starts with a maiden off the other end. Shaw and Kalra look cautious.

India are off the mark. Ryan Hadley opens the bowling for Australia with a decent first over.

The chase begins! 217 runs needed for the #U19CWC 2018 title! #AUSvIND LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/BU9XqVZ41U pic.twitter.com/igMeAaSswn

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

Skipper Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra are opening the innings for India.

India has bowled out all of their opposition teams in this tournament.

Australia will be disappointed with this total. Very gettable on this pitch. The Indian boys just need to ensure that the excitement of coming close to a big win doesn't come in the way.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Indian bowlers were simply brilliant today. From Ishan Porel and KL Nagarkoti's initial blows to Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy's stunners at the end, Australia were never really allowed to get going. However, a masterful innings by Jonathan Merlo kept the game alive for his team. Will it be India or will it be Australia who will take home the trophy? Stay tuned to catch the action from the second innings!

And it's all over for Australia! Shivam Mavi picks up the final wicket as Hadley edges one to the wicketkeeper. India will be very happy with their performance.

India is now just one wicket away from wrapping up the innings! Brilliant stuff from the bowlers and the fielders!

Australia are crumbling! Wicketkeeper Holt's bid for a panicked run ends in failure! Shiva Singh and wicketkeeper Desai work in tandem to get the bails off in time!

Evans disappears almost as quickly as he came in! Nagarkoti gets his second scalp of the day.

Zak Evans is in the middle now. Australia in deep deep trouble now.

That is a HUGE WICKET for India! Merlo hits it right into the safe hands of Shiva Singh! Anukul Roy gets the big fish! Despair for Australia!

Nagarkoti keeps the batsmen quiet. It's now or never for the Aussies.

Wicketkeeper Baxter Holt is the new batsman. A run out chance missed. India will be looking to cut down singles to keep Merlo in check.

Thought Prithvi Shaw was a little defensive in the middle overs...should’ve attacked a little more. Kept waiting for the batsman to make mistakes. #INDvAUS #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2018

Australia reach the 200 mark. Can Jonathan Merlo guide them to a challenging total?

It’s been an awesome month watching the future stars.Are you picking Australia or India to take out the Final in Tauranga? #U19CWC #AUSvIND

— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) February 3, 2018

Australia are struggling. But, with Merlo still there, they still have a chance to make it over 250.

And caught behind the wicket! Desai with some quick hands! Shiva Singh gets another! India are right on top! Merlo at the other end is losing partners and is unable to build any sort of momentum.

Sutherland gets off the mark while giving Australia a much-needed boundary.

Will Sutherland is the new batsman. Just like with Uppal, Australia once again are unable to take off after building a platform.

McSweeney is gone this time! Shiva Singh takes an easy one, hit right back to him.

A wonderful chance of a high catch running back for the wicketkeeper but Desai doesn't get it! Shivam Mavi, who is back into the attack, is disappointed! McSweeney gets lucky!

With 15 overs to go in their #U19CWC final innings, Australia are 163/4.

What will they reach from here? #AUSvIND LIVE➡️ https://t.co/9LkAlkZk3C

— ICC (@ICC) February 3, 2018

Another quiet over from Shiva Singh. When will Australia look to break away and step up the pace?

India's only problem in this final was going to be if the opponent's batted first and came hard at them. Have had things their way all along. But have come back well in this final

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 3, 2018

Nagarkoti continues where he left off. Merlo and McSweeney take minimal risks and run hard between the wickets.

Shiva Singh returns for India after the drinks break. A decent over to start off. Just four from it.

Wish you All the Very Best #BoysinBlue.
Bring back the #U19CWC to #India the 4th Time.@ICC @BCCI pic.twitter.com/4EMpeXWRq5

— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar) February 3, 2018

A good over from Nagarkoti before the two teams take a short break. India will be happy at this point. Australia on the other hand need to push on and buck up if they want to get a big score. Australia's projected score currently is 232.

Porel keeps it nice and tight, trying hard to get the wicket his captain wants. Five runs from that over.

With Nagarkoti and Porel back into the attack now, India will be hoping for another quick wicket.

Jonathan Merlo brings up his half century! A brilliant effort under pressure from the Indian bowlers! Australia reach the 150 mark as well.

McSweeney tries to break away with a boundary. India back on top now.

Merlo attacks the last ball of the over and it flies to the boundary. He does not want to be tied down.

The wicket was just what the doctor ordered for India. Australia are not able to get away. The new man in for them is Nathan McSweeney.

And got him! India get the breakthrough! Uppal hits one straight back to the bowler! Anukul Roy gets his first wicket!

It's just ones and twos but it's still enough for the pressure to build on India.

Just under a month of cricket @ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, and we have found our top two teams! Aus vs Ind! Good luck to both teams today! #U19CWC

— Corey Anderson (@coreyanderson78) February 3, 2018

India still not seeing a way for a breakthrough. The projected score for Australia as of now is 233.

Sharma continues. Captain still sticking to his spinners. Merlo and Uppal seem happy with the singles.

Roy gives away a boundary. The Australians are settling down with the spinners. Will Indian skipper Prithvi Shaw go for a change now?

Abhishek Sharma gives away just one. But, India really need to break the deadlock now.

The partnership is now worth over 50. Uppal and Merlo look settled.

Merlo puts away Abhishek Sharma to the boundary. The Australian duo building up a decent partnership now. India need a wicket.

A bowling change at the other end too. Anukul Roy too starts with a tight over. But, Merlo and Uppal are slowly picking up and are getting used to the slower bowlers.

Abhishek Sharma is the new bowler. Nagarkoti takes a break. A decent over to start off.

Shiva Singh again, doing a wonderful job for India.

Nagarkoti may just be getting carried away a little. Seven runs off that over, including a wide and a boundary. Merlo and Uppal quietly sneaking some runs in.

Shiva Singh keeps it clean and tight. Just two runs given. But, Merlo and Uppal seem content with it at the moment.

Nagarkoti giving away a few runs. A four and a wide off that over. Merlo and Uppal in damage control mode.

Great scene here at the Bay Oval...#under19worldcup finale.. Mt Maunganui #India vs #Australia overcast conditions early here...good toss to lose?! Emmmm...some seam swing & bounce

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) February 3, 2018

Shiva Singh keeps up the good work. But, India should be careful to not let the Australians ssettle down.

Merlo tries break the leash with a boundary off Nagarkoti's over. Australia are still struggling though.

Shiva Singh keeps it tight. Just two runs off that over. Australia looking to slow things down.

Nagarkoti tightens the grip on the aussies. Two new batsmen now at the crease with Jonathan Merlo and Param Uppal.

Slow bowler on the other end too. Kamlesh Nagarkoti pulls it back after giving away a boundary with a beauty of a delivery! Wicketkeeper Harvik Desai responds with some quick hands to take a leaping catch! Captain Sangha has to walk back to the pavilion. Australia are not looking good now.

Time to slow it down now. Shiva Singh into the attack and he starts off with a decent over, giving away just one. Shivam Mavi creates a chance of a run out but it is unsuccessful.

India will be very happy to be rid of Edwards who was looking to make a big score! And, that's the end of the first powerplay.

Porel is on fire! He removes the dangerous Edwards and claims his second victim! An easy catch for Kamlesh Nagarkoti.

Mavi backs Porel, bowls a maiden to Sangha. India should be looking to create more chances.

Pitch for the #IndvAus final is made of concrete...yet to see sideways movement. Surprisingly, no swing in the air either. 46/1 in 8 overs. #U19CWC

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2018

Another good over from Porel. He is not letting Edwards get away!

Two fours off that over! Edwards is putting pressure on the Indian bowlers. But, captain Sangha looks nervous.

It's a wicket maiden from Porel. Brilliant stuff! The new man in is the Australian captain, Jason Sangha.

It all starts with a dream, always An honour to represent the country ,Up and early today, wishing good luck to the #BoysInBlue #U19CWC #U19CWCFinal #INDvAUS @StarSportsIndia

— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) February 3, 2018

GONE! Max Bryant hits it straight to Abhishek Sharma! Porel gets the first wicket and the breakthrough India need!

Three fours off that over! India are creating chances but the Australian openers are too good for them.

Australia are on a roll! Bryant and Edwards looking very comfortable over there.

Shivam Mavi gives away a four off the last ball of a decent over! Australia are looking solid.

One of the most important games of your career. Every cricketer dreams of representing their country in a world cup final. You all have been exceptional so far, just keep up the momentum and go for the kill. #GetTheCupBackHome #Under19WC #INDvAUS @cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/k5P2RagGgy

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) February 2, 2018

A four off the first ball of Ishan Porel's over, who opened from the other end. But, he pulls it back to give away just five runs in the end.

Good luck to the Australian U/19 team playing in the World Cup final against India today!! Soak it all up, enjoy the moment 🇦🇺

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) February 3, 2018

Just the wide off that over. A decent start for Shivam Mavi and India.

Jack Edwards and Max Bryant open for Australia.

Shivam Mavi starts off with a wide for India. The first run on the board for Australia.

The Indian team and the Australian openers head out to the middle. We are moments away from the start!

Fans are flooding into the Bay Oval! #AUSvIND #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/pcm57W71mX

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018

Max Bryant, Jack Edwards, Jason Sangha (Captain), Jonathan Merlo, Param Uppal, Nathan McSweeney, Will Sutherland, Baxter Holt (Wicketkeeper), Zak Evans, Ryan Hadley, Lloyd Pope

Prithvi Shaw, (Captain), Manjot Kalra, Shubman Gill, Harvik Desai (Wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, Anukul Roy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Shiva Singh and Ishan Porel

Both teams remain unchanged from their semifinal clashes.

Australia wins the toss and elects to bat first.