India capped off a dominant display in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018 with a spectacular eight-wicket win against Australia to earn the country its fourth title in the youth event on Saturday (February 3).
After the bowlers kept Australia to a modest 216, Manjot Kalra made light work of the chase with a fine unbeaten 101.
Brief Scores:
Australia- 216 all out (47.2 overs); Jonathan Merlo 76, Param Uppal 34; Anukul Roy 2/32, Ishan Porel 2/30
India- 220/2 (38.5 overs); Manjot Kalra 101*, Harvik Desai 47*; Param Uppal 1/38, Will Sutherland 1/36
Player of the Match: Manjot Kalra
Player of the Tournament: Shubman Gill
Here are the videos from Boys in Blue’s victory celebration:
And the award for the best celebration goes to…..#U19CWC #U19CWCFinal #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/SlEbBaQFsH
— Sonali Dhulap (@pillya) February 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/WisdenIndia/status/959702009099227137
Behind the scenes as the celebrations continue for India in the changing room! 🏆🇮🇳 #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/W50gu2TMgi
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 3, 2018