Riding on half-centuries by Nishant Sindhu and Shaik Rasheed and clinical bowling performances from Raj Bawa and Ravi Kumar, India clinched a record-extending 5th U-19 World Cup title after beating England by four wickets in the final of the 2022 edition of the tournament at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, here on Saturday.

This is India`s record fifth title in the tournament`s history and came after previously winning it in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018. The Yash Dhull-led India U19 finished the tournament with an unbeaten run in the West Indies, flaunting the strength of the assembly line of Next-Gen India cricketers.

With this, Dhull joins the illustrious list of captains -- Mohammad Kaif (2000), Virat Kohli (2008), Unmukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018) -- who have lifted the U19 trophy for India in the past.

A superb bowling performance by Raj Bawa (5/31) and Ravi Kumar (4/34) helped India bowl out England for 189 despite a fighting fifty by James Rew (95). In reply, Shaik Rasheed (50 off 84) and Nishant Sindhu (50 not out off 54) smashed fifties while Raj Bawa (35 off 54) also played a vital knock and helped India chase the target in 47.4 overs, with four wickets in hand.&nbsp;

Chasing a challenging target, India were off to a poor start as left-arm pacer Joshua Boyden removed Angkrish Raghuvanshi for zero in the very second delivery of the innings. After losing Raghuvanshi early, Shaikh Rasheed and Harnoor Singh didn`t take too many risks and batted cautiously. The duo took India to 33/1 after 10 overs as England used three bowlers, including captain Tom Prest, in the first powerplay.

From there on, England dried the runs up by bowling some disciplined overs and backed that up with solid efforts in fielding. It was Thomas Aspinwall who gave England the big breakthrough by dismissing opener Harnoor Singh with an unplayable bouncer and ending a 49-run stand for the 2nd wicket.

Captain Yash Dhull, who played a match-winning knock of 110 runs against Australia in the semi-final, then joined vice-captain Rasheed at the crease. The asking rate was not too much but India were under a bit of pressure after that slow start. But Dhull and Shaikh Rasheed showed great composure and added runs quickly.

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Rasheed, who took his time during the partnership with Harnoor, was more proactive between the two as he got to his fifty in 83 balls. However, he couldn`t carry his innings longer and got out to James Sales while going for a big hit. Soon, Sales dismissed Yash Dhull for 17 and helped England claw back in the match with India at 97 for 4 in 28.4 overs.

From there on, Raj Bawa and Nishant Sindhu joined hands to bail India out of the tricky situation. Both Bawa and Sindhu looked in solid touch and scored at a brisk rate, taking India closer to the target. It took 40 overs for India to hit their first six as Rehan Ahmed was launched over the long-on boundary by Nishant Sindhu, who hit the first six of the second innings to bring his 50-run partnership with Bawa.

With India needing 44 runs in the last 60 balls, Bawa changed gears and smashed a six and a four to turn things in India`s favour. In continuation of his aggressive batting, Bawa hit the ball straight to the mid-on fielder and departed after scoring 35 from 54 balls. However, Nishant Sindhu kept his nerves and hit a superb fifty, putting India on the cusp of victory. It was Raj Bawa -- the star of the day-- who hit a couple of sixes and took India over the victory line in style.

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Earlier, England won the toss and opted to bat first, but they were off to a terrible start as they lost Jacob Bethell (2) in the second over of the innings. Bethell played for an in-swing but the ball bowled by Ravi Kumar kept its line and the England opener was trapped plumb in front of the wicket.

Captain Tom Prest, who came to bat first, didn`t trouble the scorers and got out a duck. He was also dismissed by Ravi Kumar, who bowled a short delivery and Prest dragged the ball onto the stumps, leaving England to 18-2 after 3.3 overs. Thereafter, George Thomas, who was playing counter-attacking shots looking to rebuild England`s innings along with James Rew after two early blows.

During the process, Kaushal Tambe dropped a straightforward catch at first slip as Thomas survived and Raj Bawa, the first change bowler, was denied a wicket.

However, the drop didn`t cost India that much as Bawa dismissed the dangerous Thomas for 27. Opener Thomas looked to put pressure on Bawa by hitting across the line in the first delivery of the 11th over but he got a leading edge and was caught inside the 30-yard circle.&nbsp;

Continuing his dreamy bowling spell, Raj Bawa soon got rid of Will Luxton and George Bell in two consecutive deliveries of the 13th over as England were five down for 47 runs. Things were not looking good for England; it got worse when Bawa picked his fourth wicket of the match, dismissing Rehan Ahmed (10), who edged the ball straight to the slips and Kaushal Tambe made no mistake.

Wickets were falling from one end but James Rew was holding the fort for England amid all the carnage. He along with Alex Horton hit a few much-needed boundaries and stitched a 30-run stand for the seventh wicket before the latter got out to spinner Kaushal Tambe for 10 in the 25th over of the innings.

At 91-7, it looked like England would get bowled out for a lower total but James Rew and James Sales stitched a solid partnership for the 8th wicket. Rew mixed aggression with caution and found the gaps with ease, scoring his fifty in 79 balls. He was well supported by Sales from the other end as the duo took England to 147/5 after 35 overs. On the other hand, India were looking desperate for a wicket as skipper Yash Dhull made multiple bowling changes.

It was Ravi Kumar, who brought India back into the game by taking two quick wickets in the 44th over. He first got rid of James Rew, who played a fantastic knock of 95, snapping a 93-run stand for the 8th wicket and then removed lower-order batter Thomas Aspinwall for a duck.

Raj Bawa then dismissed Joshua Boyden to take his five-fer as England were bowled out for 189 after 44.5 overs. James Sales remained not out after scoring 34 off 65.

Brief scores: England U-19: 189 all out in 44.5 overs (James Rew 95, James Sales 34; Raj Bawa 5/31, Ravi Kumar 4/34) lost to India U-19: 195-6 in 47.4 overs (Shaik Rasheed 50, Nishant Sindhu 50; Joshua Boyden 2/24) by four wickets 
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Riding on half-centuries by Nishant Sindhu and Shaik Rasheed and clinical bowling performances from Raj Bawa and Ravi Kumar, India clinched a record-extending 5th U-19 World Cup title after beating England by four wickets in the final of the 2022 edition of the tournament at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, here on Saturday.

Riding on half-centuries by Nishant Sindhu and Shaik Rasheed and clinical bowling performances from Raj Bawa and Ravi Kumar, India clinched a record-extending 5th U-19 World Cup title after beating England by four wickets in the final of the 2022 edition of the tournament at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, here on Saturday. This is India`s record fifth title in the tournament`s history and came after previously winning it in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2018. The Yash Dhull-led India U19 finished the tournament with an unbeaten run in the West Indies, flaunting the strength of the assembly line of Next-Gen India cricketers. With this, Dhull joins the illustrious list of captains -- Mohammad Kaif (2000), Virat Kohli (2008), Unmukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018) -- who have lifted the U19 trophy for India in the past. A superb bowling performance by Raj Bawa (5/31) and Ravi Kumar (4/34) helped India bowl out England for 189 despite a fighting fifty by James Rew (95). In reply, Shaik Rasheed (50 off 84) and Nishant Sindhu (50 not out off 54) smashed fifties while Raj Bawa (35 off 54) also played a vital knock and helped India chase the target in 47.4 overs, with four wickets in hand. Chasing a challenging target, India were off to a poor start as left-arm pacer Joshua Boyden removed Angkrish Raghuvanshi for zero in the very second delivery of the innings. After losing Raghuvanshi early, Shaikh Rasheed and Harnoor Singh didn`t take too many risks and batted cautiously. The duo took India to 33/1 after 10 overs as England used three bowlers, including captain Tom Prest, in the first powerplay. From there on, England dried the runs up by bowling some disciplined overs and backed that up with solid efforts in fielding. It was Thomas Aspinwall who gave England the big breakthrough by dismissing opener Harnoor Singh with an unplayable bouncer and ending a 49-run stand for the 2nd wicket. Captain Yash Dhull, who played a match-winning knock of 110 runs against Australia in the semi-final, then joined vice-captain Rasheed at the crease. The asking rate was not too much but India were under a bit of pressure after that slow start. But Dhull and Shaikh Rasheed showed great composure and added runs quickly. No one is taking the trophy away from the India captain 😉#U19CWC | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/GvYVAqMRQG — ICC (@ICC) February 5, 2022 × Rasheed, who took his time during the partnership with Harnoor, was more proactive between the two as he got to his fifty in 83 balls. However, he couldn`t carry his innings longer and got out to James Sales while going for a big hit. Soon, Sales dismissed Yash Dhull for 17 and helped England claw back in the match with India at 97 for 4 in 28.4 overs. From there on, Raj Bawa and Nishant Sindhu joined hands to bail India out of the tricky situation. Both Bawa and Sindhu looked in solid touch and scored at a brisk rate, taking India closer to the target. It took 40 overs for India to hit their first six as Rehan Ahmed was launched over the long-on boundary by Nishant Sindhu, who hit the first six of the second innings to bring his 50-run partnership with Bawa. With India needing 44 runs in the last 60 balls, Bawa changed gears and smashed a six and a four to turn things in India`s favour. In continuation of his aggressive batting, Bawa hit the ball straight to the mid-on fielder and departed after scoring 35 from 54 balls. However, Nishant Sindhu kept his nerves and hit a superb fifty, putting India on the cusp of victory. It was Raj Bawa -- the star of the day-- who hit a couple of sixes and took India over the victory line in style. That #U19CWC winning feeling 💙 pic.twitter.com/wKk7BibxXh — ICC (@ICC) February 5, 2022 × Earlier, England won the toss and opted to bat first, but they were off to a terrible start as they lost Jacob Bethell (2) in the second over of the innings. Bethell played for an in-swing but the ball bowled by Ravi Kumar kept its line and the England opener was trapped plumb in front of the wicket. Captain Tom Prest, who came to bat first, didn`t trouble the scorers and got out a duck. He was also dismissed by Ravi Kumar, who bowled a short delivery and Prest dragged the ball onto the stumps, leaving England to 18-2 after 3.3 overs. Thereafter, George Thomas, who was playing counter-attacking shots looking to rebuild England`s innings along with James Rew after two early blows. During the process, Kaushal Tambe dropped a straightforward catch at first slip as Thomas survived and Raj Bawa, the first change bowler, was denied a wicket. However, the drop didn`t cost India that much as Bawa dismissed the dangerous Thomas for 27. Opener Thomas looked to put pressure on Bawa by hitting across the line in the first delivery of the 11th over but he got a leading edge and was caught inside the 30-yard circle. Continuing his dreamy bowling spell, Raj Bawa soon got rid of Will Luxton and George Bell in two consecutive deliveries of the 13th over as England were five down for 47 runs. Things were not looking good for England; it got worse when Bawa picked his fourth wicket of the match, dismissing Rehan Ahmed (10), who edged the ball straight to the slips and Kaushal Tambe made no mistake. Wickets were falling from one end but James Rew was holding the fort for England amid all the carnage. He along with Alex Horton hit a few much-needed boundaries and stitched a 30-run stand for the seventh wicket before the latter got out to spinner Kaushal Tambe for 10 in the 25th over of the innings. At 91-7, it looked like England would get bowled out for a lower total but James Rew and James Sales stitched a solid partnership for the 8th wicket. Rew mixed aggression with caution and found the gaps with ease, scoring his fifty in 79 balls. He was well supported by Sales from the other end as the duo took England to 147/5 after 35 overs. On the other hand, India were looking desperate for a wicket as skipper Yash Dhull made multiple bowling changes. It was Ravi Kumar, who brought India back into the game by taking two quick wickets in the 44th over. He first got rid of James Rew, who played a fantastic knock of 95, snapping a 93-run stand for the 8th wicket and then removed lower-order batter Thomas Aspinwall for a duck. Raj Bawa then dismissed Joshua Boyden to take his five-fer as England were bowled out for 189 after 44.5 overs. James Sales remained not out after scoring 34 off 65. Brief scores: England U-19: 189 all out in 44.5 overs (James Rew 95, James Sales 34; Raj Bawa 5/31, Ravi Kumar 4/34) lost to India U-19: 195-6 in 47.4 overs (Shaik Rasheed 50, Nishant Sindhu 50; Joshua Boyden 2/24) by four wickets

U-19 World Cup: India outclass England; clinch record-extending 5th title

The Yash Dhull-led India U-19 team will be looking to maintain India's dominance in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they lock horns with England in the high-pressure final on Saturday. Both India and England have been unbeaten so far in the competition and will be looking to clinch the trophy by winning the summit clash.

The blockbuster final will be played in Antigua. Ahead of the big clash, former India captain Virat Kohli interacted with the members of the Indian U-19 team and lifted their morale. Kohli, who is a U-19 World Cup-winning captain himself, shared 'valuable tips' with the youngsters and motivated them to give their all in the final.

India U-19 skipper Yash Dhull revealed what Kohli told him and his teammates ahead of the final. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the final against England, Dhull said it was nice to have Kohli speak with the squad.

"Virat Kohli gave us his best wishes for the final. We got confidence from that, the morale increases when a senior player like him talks to you. He told us how we can execute our plans and he told us about the basics of the game, it was a nice interaction with him," Dhull told reporters during a virtual presser.

India have been one of the most successful teams in the history of the U-19 World Cup with eight final appearances and four trophies under their belt. Kohli had led India to a title triumph at the 2008 showpiece event. Dhull &amp; Co. will be looking to extend India's dominance further in the competition and clinch a record-extending fifth title on Saturday.

India are heading into the final on the back of a huge win against Australia U-19 in the semi-final. India rode on a magnificent century from skipper Dhull, who scored 110 runs off 110 balls to help the team post a strong total of 290 runs in fifty overs.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yash-dhull-and-co-on-course-to-extend-indias-undisputed-dominance-at-u-19-world-cup-450567">Yash Dhull and Co. On course to extend India's undisputed dominance at U-19 World Cup</a>

Indian bowlers continued their good show in the tournament as Vicky Ostwal picked up a three-wicket haul, while Nishant Sindhu and Ravi Kumar shared four wickets between them to bundle out Australia for 194 runs in 41.5 overs and help India secure a comfortable win.

India will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on England in the final on Saturday. Dhull said the team's spirit is high and they are looking forward to locking horns with England in the summit clash.

"The morale is high, everyone is excited about the game. We will enter the contest with a positive frame of mind. England played a close match against Afghanistan, we will make our own game plans. We will look to carry our form into the final. Our spinners are nice, we will look to execute our plans," Dhull said.

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The Yash Dhull-led India U-19 team will be looking to maintain India's dominance in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they lock horns with England in the high-pressure final on Saturday.

The Yash Dhull-led India U-19 team will be looking to maintain India's dominance in the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they lock horns with England in the high-pressure final on Saturday. Both India and England have been unbeaten so far in the competition and will be looking to clinch the trophy by winning the summit clash. The blockbuster final will be played in Antigua. Ahead of the big clash, former India captain Virat Kohli interacted with the members of the Indian U-19 team and lifted their morale. Kohli, who is a U-19 World Cup-winning captain himself, shared 'valuable tips' with the youngsters and motivated them to give their all in the final. India U-19 skipper Yash Dhull revealed what Kohli told him and his teammates ahead of the final. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the final against England, Dhull said it was nice to have Kohli speak with the squad. "Virat Kohli gave us his best wishes for the final. We got confidence from that, the morale increases when a senior player like him talks to you. He told us how we can execute our plans and he told us about the basics of the game, it was a nice interaction with him," Dhull told reporters during a virtual presser. India have been one of the most successful teams in the history of the U-19 World Cup with eight final appearances and four trophies under their belt. Kohli had led India to a title triumph at the 2008 showpiece event. Dhull & Co. will be looking to extend India's dominance further in the competition and clinch a record-extending fifth title on Saturday. India are heading into the final on the back of a huge win against Australia U-19 in the semi-final. India rode on a magnificent century from skipper Dhull, who scored 110 runs off 110 balls to help the team post a strong total of 290 runs in fifty overs. Also Read: Yash Dhull and Co. On course to extend India's undisputed dominance at U-19 World Cup Indian bowlers continued their good show in the tournament as Vicky Ostwal picked up a three-wicket haul, while Nishant Sindhu and Ravi Kumar shared four wickets between them to bundle out Australia for 194 runs in 41.5 overs and help India secure a comfortable win. India will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on England in the final on Saturday. Dhull said the team's spirit is high and they are looking forward to locking horns with England in the summit clash. "The morale is high, everyone is excited about the game. We will enter the contest with a positive frame of mind. England played a close match against Afghanistan, we will make our own game plans. We will look to carry our form into the final. Our spinners are nice, we will look to execute our plans," Dhull said.

Skipper Yash Dhull reveals what Virat Kohli told the Indian team ahead of U-19 WC final against England

Yash Dhull-led Indian team will look to extend the country's dominance at the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they take on England in the final on Saturday (February 05). Despite facing a number of hiccups throughout the tournament, the India U-19 team showed remarkable resilience under pressure to enter the final unbeaten and are now just one step away from clinching glory.

As many as five Indian players, including skipper Dhull, had tested positive for COVID-19 midway through the tournament in the Caribbean. India had to play a second-string side in the absence of the first-choice players. However, the team managed to continue its dominance in the league stage before those who had tested positive returned to the line-up.

Dhull led from the front in the semi-final against Australia as he slammed a brilliant century to power the team to a comprehensive 96-run win and secure a spot in the final against an unbeaten England. Both the teams are yet to lose a game in the tournament and will be gunning for glory in the final on Saturday.

India have dominated in the U-19 World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1988. The ongoing tournament is the 14th edition of the tournament and India have made it to an impressive eight finals so far. India have won the U-19 World Cup trophy a record four times and will be looking to lift their fifth trophy this year.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/skipper-yash-dhull-reveals-what-virat-kohli-told-the-indian-team-ahead-of-u-19-wc-final-against-england-450639">Skipper Yash Dhull reveals what Virat Kohli told the Indian team ahead of U-19 WC final against England</a>

Here is a look at how India have fared in their last seven U-19 World Cup finals:

2000 - India beat Sri Lanka to win maiden U-19 World Cup

India reached their first-ever ICC U-19 World Cup final in the year 2000. The team consisting of the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and others defeated Sri Lanka in the final by six wickets to win their maiden U-19 World Cup trophy. Kaif, who was leading the team, became the first Indian captain to win the prestigious tournament.

2006 - India lost against Pakistan in final

India played their second final in the 2006 U-19 World Cup where they met arch-rivals Pakistan in the summit clash. The Ravikant Shukla-led side lost the final by 38 runs after failing to chase down a low-key target of 110 runs. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja and Piyush Chawla were part of the Indian squad.

2008 - India won their 2nd U-19 World Cup trophy

Virat Kohli-led India defeated South Africa in a rain-affected final to win the elusive trophy. Tanmay Srivastava was the star for India in the final with a gritty knock of 49 runs off 74 balls as he helped the team win by 12 runs via the D/L method. The likes of Kohli, Jadeja, Manish Pandey and Siddharth Kaul were part of the team.

2012 - India won their 3rd U-19 World Cup trophy

Unmukt Chand became the third Indian captain after Kaif and Kohli to lead India to glory at the U-19 World Cup. Chand-led India U-19 team defeated Australia U-19 by six wickets in the final of the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup to bag their third trophy. Chand was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning century in the final.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-was-unhappy-with-anil-kumble-for-not-standing-up-for-players-claims-former-bcci-official-450649">Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official</a> 
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2016 - India lost against West Indies in the final

Ishan Kishan-led India were favourites to win the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2016 against West Indies. However, the Indian team could only manage a paltry 145 runs in the summit clash and failed to defend the total to miss out on a fourth title. The likes of Kishan, Rishabh Pant, Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar were part of the team.

2018 - India won a record 4th ICC U-19 World Cup trophy

India went on to clinch a record fourth ICC U-19 World Cup title under Prithvi Shaw's captaincy in 2018. India met Australia in the final where Manjot Kalra's terrific century helped the team chase down the target of 217 runs with 11.1 overs to spare. India registered a comprehensive win by 8 wickets and the tournament saw the rise of the likes of Shaw, Shubman Gill and Shivam Mavi among others.

2020 - India lost to Bangladesh in final

India's latest appearance in the final of the U-19 World Cup came in 2020 when they met Bangladesh in the summit clash. Chasing the target of 178 runs, Bangladesh won the game by three wickets via the D/L method. The final ended on a controversial note after tempers flared on both sides. 
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Yash Dhull-led Indian team will look to extend the country's dominance at the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they take on England in the final on Saturday (February 05).

Yash Dhull-led Indian team will look to extend the country's dominance at the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 when they take on England in the final on Saturday (February 05). Despite facing a number of hiccups throughout the tournament, the India U-19 team showed remarkable resilience under pressure to enter the final unbeaten and are now just one step away from clinching glory. As many as five Indian players, including skipper Dhull, had tested positive for COVID-19 midway through the tournament in the Caribbean. India had to play a second-string side in the absence of the first-choice players. However, the team managed to continue its dominance in the league stage before those who had tested positive returned to the line-up. Dhull led from the front in the semi-final against Australia as he slammed a brilliant century to power the team to a comprehensive 96-run win and secure a spot in the final against an unbeaten England. Both the teams are yet to lose a game in the tournament and will be gunning for glory in the final on Saturday. India have dominated in the U-19 World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1988. The ongoing tournament is the 14th edition of the tournament and India have made it to an impressive eight finals so far. India have won the U-19 World Cup trophy a record four times and will be looking to lift their fifth trophy this year. Also Read: Skipper Yash Dhull reveals what Virat Kohli told the Indian team ahead of U-19 WC final against England Here is a look at how India have fared in their last seven U-19 World Cup finals: 2000 - India beat Sri Lanka to win maiden U-19 World Cup India reached their first-ever ICC U-19 World Cup final in the year 2000. The team consisting of the likes of Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Kaif and others defeated Sri Lanka in the final by six wickets to win their maiden U-19 World Cup trophy. Kaif, who was leading the team, became the first Indian captain to win the prestigious tournament. 2006 - India lost against Pakistan in final India played their second final in the 2006 U-19 World Cup where they met arch-rivals Pakistan in the summit clash. The Ravikant Shukla-led side lost the final by 38 runs after failing to chase down a low-key target of 110 runs. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja and Piyush Chawla were part of the Indian squad. 2008 - India won their 2nd U-19 World Cup trophy Virat Kohli-led India defeated South Africa in a rain-affected final to win the elusive trophy. Tanmay Srivastava was the star for India in the final with a gritty knock of 49 runs off 74 balls as he helped the team win by 12 runs via the D/L method. The likes of Kohli, Jadeja, Manish Pandey and Siddharth Kaul were part of the team. 2012 - India won their 3rd U-19 World Cup trophy Unmukt Chand became the third Indian captain after Kaif and Kohli to lead India to glory at the U-19 World Cup. Chand-led India U-19 team defeated Australia U-19 by six wickets in the final of the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup to bag their third trophy. Chand was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning century in the final. Also Read: Virat Kohli was unhappy with Anil Kumble for 'not standing up for players', claims former BCCI official 2016 - India lost against West Indies in the final Ishan Kishan-led India were favourites to win the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2016 against West Indies. However, the Indian team could only manage a paltry 145 runs in the summit clash and failed to defend the total to miss out on a fourth title. The likes of Kishan, Rishabh Pant, Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar were part of the team. 2018 - India won a record 4th ICC U-19 World Cup trophy India went on to clinch a record fourth ICC U-19 World Cup title under Prithvi Shaw's captaincy in 2018. India met Australia in the final where Manjot Kalra's terrific century helped the team chase down the target of 217 runs with 11.1 overs to spare. India registered a comprehensive win by 8 wickets and the tournament saw the rise of the likes of Shaw, Shubman Gill and Shivam Mavi among others. 2020 - India lost to Bangladesh in final India's latest appearance in the final of the U-19 World Cup came in 2020 when they met Bangladesh in the summit clash. Chasing the target of 178 runs, Bangladesh won the game by three wickets via the D/L method. The final ended on a controversial note after tempers flared on both sides.

U-19 World Cup 2022 final: How India have fared in last 7 finals as Yash Dhull & Co. aim for glory

Eight finals and four trophies in 14 editions make India the most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup history. 
And come Saturday, they look on course for a record-extending fifth title given the depth of talent and form but standing in the way is a driven English team, chasing its own piece of history in what promises to be an enthralling summit clash.

Yash Dull and Co. Will aim to add to India's rich legacy when they take on England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here. India have had a rather smooth run into the final despite a massive off the field setback when skipper Dhull and his deputy Shaik Rasheed missed two of the three league games due to COVID-19.

Dhull, who had the worst symptoms among the infected players, has lived up to his highly-rated talent in the three innings he has played so far including the sublime hundred in the semifinal. Rasheed has also shown his brilliance with the bat and is certainly the one to watch out for in the future.

Opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harnoor Singh were extra cautious in their approach in the semifinal against Australia and the duo will need to change their approach for the summit clash.

What makes India's bunch of teenagers look the part is their unexpected maturity. The way Dhull and Rasheed batted after a poor start against Australia was a lesson in pacing the innings.

Only a few out of the current lot are likely to graduate to the highest level in the years to follow but in the short term, a special performance on Saturday afternoon can land them a life-changing IPL deal at the upcoming mega auction.

While the batters have put up individual performances, the bowling department has fired in unison. The extra pace of Rajvardhan Hangargekar and swing of left-armer Ravi Kumar has rattled the top order batters while the Vicky Ostwal-led spin attack has stifled the opposition in the middle overs. He is India's leading wicket-taker with 12 scalps at 10.75. 
Summing up team's confidence ahead of the final, Rasheed said: "We are a very good team. We are looking to win the finals."

The U-19 stars are also getting to learn from the best. Virat Kohli, who went on to become a world-beater after captaining India U-19 to the title in 2008, gave a pep talk to the class of 2022 on how to approach the high-pressure final.

They face England, a team which last reached the title clash way back in 1998 when it won its sole trophy till date. 
After a tense finish in the semifinal against Afghanistan, England will be more than keen to end their title drought of the last 24 years.

Like India, England too remain unbeaten in the tournament. Captain Tom Prest has led from the front with 292 runs at an average of 73 while left-arm pacer Joshua Boyden has taken 13 wickets at a stellar average of 9.53.

India batters will also need to be wary of wrist spinner Rehan Ahmed who is tasked with providing breakthroughs in the middle overs. Irrespective of the result on final, the Indian boys have had their moment in the sun in the Caribbean but given the high expectations they set for themselves, they will settle for nothing less than a trophy.

Squads:

India: Yash Dhull (captain), Harnoor Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Siddarth Yadav, Aneeshwar Gautam, Manav Parakh, Kaushal Tambe, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Vicky Ostwal, Garv Sangwan, Dinesh Bana, Aaradhya Yadav, Raj Bawa, Vasu Vats, Ravi Kumar.

England: Tom Prest (captain), George Bell, Joshua Boyden, Alex Horton, Rehan Ahmed, James Sales, George Thomas, Thomas Aspinwall, Nathan Barnwell, Jacob Bethell , James Coles, William Luxton, James Rew, Fateh Singh, Benjamin Cliff.

Eight finals and four trophies in 14 editions make India the most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup history. And come Saturday, they look on course for a record-extending fifth title given the depth of talent and form but standing in the way is a driven English team, chasing its own piece of history in what promises to be an enthralling summit clash.

Eight finals and four trophies in 14 editions make India the most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup history. And come Saturday, they look on course for a record-extending fifth title given the depth of talent and form but standing in the way is a driven English team, chasing its own piece of history in what promises to be an enthralling summit clash. Yash Dull and Co. Will aim to add to India's rich legacy when they take on England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here. India have had a rather smooth run into the final despite a massive off the field setback when skipper Dhull and his deputy Shaik Rasheed missed two of the three league games due to COVID-19. Dhull, who had the worst symptoms among the infected players, has lived up to his highly-rated talent in the three innings he has played so far including the sublime hundred in the semifinal. Rasheed has also shown his brilliance with the bat and is certainly the one to watch out for in the future. Opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harnoor Singh were extra cautious in their approach in the semifinal against Australia and the duo will need to change their approach for the summit clash. What makes India's bunch of teenagers look the part is their unexpected maturity. The way Dhull and Rasheed batted after a poor start against Australia was a lesson in pacing the innings. Only a few out of the current lot are likely to graduate to the highest level in the years to follow but in the short term, a special performance on Saturday afternoon can land them a life-changing IPL deal at the upcoming mega auction. While the batters have put up individual performances, the bowling department has fired in unison. The extra pace of Rajvardhan Hangargekar and swing of left-armer Ravi Kumar has rattled the top order batters while the Vicky Ostwal-led spin attack has stifled the opposition in the middle overs. He is India's leading wicket-taker with 12 scalps at 10.75. Summing up team's confidence ahead of the final, Rasheed said: "We are a very good team. We are looking to win the finals." The U-19 stars are also getting to learn from the best. Virat Kohli, who went on to become a world-beater after captaining India U-19 to the title in 2008, gave a pep talk to the class of 2022 on how to approach the high-pressure final. They face England, a team which last reached the title clash way back in 1998 when it won its sole trophy till date. After a tense finish in the semifinal against Afghanistan, England will be more than keen to end their title drought of the last 24 years. Like India, England too remain unbeaten in the tournament. Captain Tom Prest has led from the front with 292 runs at an average of 73 while left-arm pacer Joshua Boyden has taken 13 wickets at a stellar average of 9.53. India batters will also need to be wary of wrist spinner Rehan Ahmed who is tasked with providing breakthroughs in the middle overs. Irrespective of the result on final, the Indian boys have had their moment in the sun in the Caribbean but given the high expectations they set for themselves, they will settle for nothing less than a trophy. Squads: India: Yash Dhull (captain), Harnoor Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Siddarth Yadav, Aneeshwar Gautam, Manav Parakh, Kaushal Tambe, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Vicky Ostwal, Garv Sangwan, Dinesh Bana, Aaradhya Yadav, Raj Bawa, Vasu Vats, Ravi Kumar. England: Tom Prest (captain), George Bell, Joshua Boyden, Alex Horton, Rehan Ahmed, James Sales, George Thomas, Thomas Aspinwall, Nathan Barnwell, Jacob Bethell , James Coles, William Luxton, James Rew, Fateh Singh, Benjamin Cliff.

Yash Dhull and Co. On course to extend India's undisputed dominance at U-19 World Cup

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Bangladesh Under-19 team lifts the ICC U-19 World Cup after beating Indian team by 3 wickets.&nbsp;

The Bangla Tigers have been declared the World Champions for the first time in the history of cricket. Their commitment towards the tournament was evident as the team arrived a month before the tournament began. They began training for the cup before any team's arrival.&nbsp;

India has won the U-19 World cup four times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018).&nbsp;

The final face-off between the 'underdogs' Bangladesh and 'mighty' India was scheduled on Sunday. India was off to a great start, they were at 103/1. But post-Tilak Verma's dismissal, Indian middle-order fell consistently until they were all out on 177 in 47.2 overs.&nbsp;

Indian opener Yashaswi Jaiswal scored the most for the team.&nbsp;

In reply, Bangladesh had a slumpy start, they were down with a loss of six wickets at 106. Until their skipper, Akbar Ali's 43 (not out) got the team back on track. A brief rain break meant a revised target of 170 from 46 overs, with Rakibul Hasan scoring the winning run to secure a three-wicket victory. Bangladesh chased the total in just 42.1 overs. &nbsp;

Bangladesh's captain was the adjudged the Man of the Match after his brave performance for his team, he said: "When I entered, we needed a partnership. I told my partner that and we shouldn't lose a wicket. The planning was simple. We knew that India won't let it easy, they are a challenging side. We knew it would be a difficult chase. I am a person who wants to keep things simple. In the first half, I didn't get much chance. So was waiting for my chance."

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Yashaswi Jaiswal became the second Indian batsman (first was Shikhar Dhawan) to score 400+ runs in the tournament, he was declared the Player of the tournament.&nbsp;

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Bangla skipper was emotional while lifting the cup he said: "It's like a dream coming true. It's all about the hard work that we put in the last 2 years. I can't thank the coaching staff enough for the support both on and off the field. It's purely hard work,".

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India 177 all out in 47.2 overs (Y. Jaiswal 88, T. Varma 38, D. Jurel 22; A. Das 3-40, T. Sakib 2-28, S. Islam 2-31)

Bangladesh 170-7 in 42.1 overs (P. Emon 47, A. Ali 43 not out; R. Bishnoi 4-30, S. Mishra 2-25)

Bangladesh Under-19 team lifts the ICC U-19 World Cup after beating Indian team by 3 wickets. The Bangla Tigers have been declared the World Champions for the first time in the history of cricket.

Bangladesh Under-19 team lifts the ICC U-19 World Cup after beating Indian team by 3 wickets. The Bangla Tigers have been declared the World Champions for the first time in the history of cricket. Their commitment towards the tournament was evident as the team arrived a month before the tournament began. They began training for the cup before any team's arrival. India has won the U-19 World cup four times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018). The final face-off between the 'underdogs' Bangladesh and 'mighty' India was scheduled on Sunday. India was off to a great start, they were at 103/1. But post-Tilak Verma's dismissal, Indian middle-order fell consistently until they were all out on 177 in 47.2 overs. Indian opener Yashaswi Jaiswal scored the most for the team. In reply, Bangladesh had a slumpy start, they were down with a loss of six wickets at 106. Until their skipper, Akbar Ali's 43 (not out) got the team back on track. A brief rain break meant a revised target of 170 from 46 overs, with Rakibul Hasan scoring the winning run to secure a three-wicket victory. Bangladesh chased the total in just 42.1 overs. Bangladesh's captain was the adjudged the Man of the Match after his brave performance for his team, he said: "When I entered, we needed a partnership. I told my partner that and we shouldn't lose a wicket. The planning was simple. We knew that India won't let it easy, they are a challenging side. We knew it would be a difficult chase. I am a person who wants to keep things simple. In the first half, I didn't get much chance. So was waiting for my chance." That winning feeling 👌 The Bangladesh squad are loving life at the minute.#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/jze3QNLOqM — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020 × Yashaswi Jaiswal became the second Indian batsman (first was Shikhar Dhawan) to score 400+ runs in the tournament, he was declared the Player of the tournament. The player of the tournament, Yashasvi Jaiswal. What an outstanding prospect he is, he's been a thrill to watch all competition.#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/EObOLZUQA1 — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020 × Bangla skipper was emotional while lifting the cup he said: "It's like a dream coming true. It's all about the hard work that we put in the last 2 years. I can't thank the coaching staff enough for the support both on and off the field. It's purely hard work,". 🤳 The Player of the Match is the Bangladesh captain, Akbar Ali!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/9dmaz5ydFv — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020 × India 177 all out in 47.2 overs (Y. Jaiswal 88, T. Varma 38, D. Jurel 22; A. Das 3-40, T. Sakib 2-28, S. Islam 2-31) Bangladesh 170-7 in 42.1 overs (P. Emon 47, A. Ali 43 not out; R. Bishnoi 4-30, S. Mishra 2-25)

It's like a dream come true, Bangladesh U-19 captain Akbar Ali after winning World Cup

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The Under-19 World Cup final is underway, Australia won the toss and opted to bat first against India at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

The pitch is more suitable for batting in the first innings and Australians have made a perfect decision but without a doubt, Indian bowling attack is in outstanding form.

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The fire was controlled before it spread to the main temple area, Madurai collector Veera Raghava Rao was quoted as saying by the media outlet. She added that the temple had been re-opened for devotees and that a probe had been launched into the incident.

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Mehbooba Mufti said the Army&#39;s footprint in the valley had increased due to the deteriorating security situation.

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The best-selling female group ever released photographs of the gathering.

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WION morning news brief, February 3, 2018