India won their
third Under-19 World Cup title as captain Unmukt Chand came up with a crucial,
unbeaten ton in the final against Australia. India won its first Under-19 World
Cup title in 2000 under the leadership of Mohammed Kaif and in 2008 under Virat
Kohli. It is Chand’s third consecutive century in tournament finals to lift the
trophy. It is said to be the highest successful chase at this venue to beat
defending champions Australia in the final. Australian skipper Bosisto was
awarded the Player of the Tournament award.
Earlier Australia
posted a competitive total of 225 for 8 with the help of skipper William
Bosisto (87 not out) who rebuilt the innings from 38 for 4. India's chase was a Topsy-turvy chase but it was steered around by the captain, who scored 111 not
out off 130 balls with six sixes and seven boundaries. He was well supported by
Baba Aparajith and Smit Patel who remained unbeaten on 62. India’s U-19 victory
was applauded by Sachin Tendulkar, M.S.Dhoni and many former players. BCCI
announces Rs 20 lakh cash prize for India Under-19 squad.
