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ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024

India's history in age-group cricket has been illustrious. The U-19 World Cup has served as a launchpad for several cricketing stars such as Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and Rohit Sharma among others.

India U19 team lost the World Cup final against Australia.

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U19 World Cup: Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar touts a 'couple of players' from the U19 team to play for India

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted a motivational message for the Indian team, saying that results don’t matter much following India's loss in the U-19 final against Australia.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif (Left) and Indian U-19 players in the huddle. (Getty Images)

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Mohammad Kaif’s bold remark after India lose U-19 World Cup final to Australia, says ‘results don’t…’

Naman Tiwari's message to Muragan Abhishek, "Guru, yaad rakhnaa, haarenge par seekh ke jayenge (Remember, we may lose but we will learn and go from here)" went viral.

Australia won the U19 World Cup final against India.

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'Yaad rakhna, haarenge par...': Naman Tiwari’s message to batting partner during final stages of U19 World Cup final wins internet; video goes viral

Hugh Weibgen revealed how Australia weaved a plan around India which helped them beat Uday Saharan's side in Under-19 World Cup 2024 final and lift the trophy.

Australia captain Hugh Weibgen speaks to the media with the U-19 World Cup trophy in the post match press conference after Australia defeat India in the final. (Getty)

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'Our plan was to...': Aussie captain Hugh Weibgen discloses masterplan which scripted India's defeat in U-19 World Cup final

Harjas Singh contributed a crucial 55 runs in the U-19 World Cup final clash between Australia and India. Originally from Chandigarh, India, Harjas is an Australian cricketer born in Sydney.

Australia's Harjas Singh reacts as he runs between the wickets to reach a half-century during the under-19 World Cup vs India. (Getty Images)

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Who is Harjas Singh, Chandigarh-based Australian who took Under-19 World Cup 2024 title away from India with impressive knock?

Saumy Pandey surpassed leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi's massive record by picking 18 wickets in the U-19 World Cup. Saumy picked one wicket in U-19 World Cup final vs Australia.

Left-arm spinner Saumy Pandey (L) and Ravi Bishnoi of India. (Getty Images) 

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U-19 World Cup: Saumy Pandey shatters Ravi Bishnoi's big record during India vs Australia's grand finale

Ahead of the marquee U19 World Cup final, the Sports Tak caught up with India captain Uday Saharan's parents, who offered prayers at Balaji Temple on the morning of the summit clash.

Uday Saharan's parents offering prayers at Balaji Temple. 

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EXCLUSIVE | India U19 captain Uday Saharan's parents offer prayers at Balaji Temple, reveal their advice to son ahead of World Cup final

India's semi-final clash with South Africa was a tightly contested affair, but India emerged victorious by two wickets, thanks to a pivotal partnership between captain Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas.

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U19 World Cup Final, IND vs AUS: India asked to bowl under overcast conditions; Australia make one change to their playing XI

Five Indian talents stand ready to leave their mark on the U19 World Cup final, each bringing a unique set of skills that Australia will have to contend with in their pursuit of the title.

India U19 team will face off against Australia in World Cup final. 

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U19 World Cup Final: 5 Indian prodigies Australia should fear in the marquee summit clash; check list here

India's journey to the U19 World Cup final has been nothing short of spectacular, with a series of dominant performances that have seen them emerge victorious in all their matches.&nbsp;

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India Under-19

Abhigyan Abhishek Kundu

Ambrish R S

Anmoljeet Singh

Ayush Mhatre

Deepesh Devendran

Harvansh Singh Pangalia

Henil Patel

Kanishk Chouhan

Maulyarajsinh Chavda

Mohammed Enaan

Naman Pushpak

Pranav Ragavendra Rajendran Deepa

Rahul Kumar

Rahul Ramshankar Kumar

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vihan Malhotra

Yudhajit Kaushik Guha

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England Under-19

Renmark Oval, Renmark

177* by Ambati Rayudu v England Under-19 on August 30, 2002 - w

Ambati Rayudu

162* by Raj Angad Bawa v Uganda Under-19 on January 22, 2022 - r

Raj Angad Bawa

160 by Shubman Gill v England Under-19 on February 6, 2017 - r

Shubman Gill

9/16 by Irfan Pathan v Bangladesh Under-19 on November 4, 2003 - r

Irfan Pathan

6/9 by Abu Nechim v Bangladesh Under-19 on July 28, 2007 - r

Abu Nechim

6/23 by Kamal Passi v Zimbabwe Under-19 on August 14, 2012 - r

Kamal Passi

162* by Raj Angad Bawa v Uganda Under-19 on January 22, 2022 - India Under-19 beat Uganda Under-19 by 326 runs

6/23 by Kamal Passi v Zimbabwe Under-19 on August 14, 2012 - India Under-19 beat Zimbabwe Under-19 by 63 runs

Mohammad Kaif

Parthiv Patel

Uday Saharan

Ashok Menaria

Myluahanan Senthilnathan

Amit Pagnis

Ishan Kishan

Priyam Garg

Unmukt Chand

Ravikant Shukla

Virat Kohli

Prithvi Shaw

Vijay Zol

Yash Dhull

Nishant Sindhu

Dinesh Karthik

Arjan Kripal Singh

Sanju Samson

Tanmay Srivastava

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Himanshu Rana

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Sarfaraz Khan - (566 runs for India Under-19)

Sarfaraz Khan

Shikhar Dhawan - (505 runs for India Under-19)

Shikhar Dhawan

Mohammad Kaif - (421 runs for India Under-19)

Abhishek Sharma - (26 wickets for India Under-19)

Abhishek Sharma

Sandeep Sharma - (19 wickets for India Under-19)

Sandeep Sharma

Saumy Pandey - (18 wickets for India Under-19)

Saumy Pandey

Bangladesh - Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka

Australia - Berri Oval, Berri

Sri Lanka - Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo

Bangladesh - Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah

Sri Lanka - Galle International Stadium, Galle

South Africa - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

New Zealand - John Davies Oval, Queenstown

South Africa - Kingsmead, Durban

Malaysia - Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur

South Africa - The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

South Africa - JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Sri Lanka - P Sara Oval, Colombo

Sri Lanka - R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Bangladesh - Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sri Lanka - Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

West Indies - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, Saint Peters

South Africa - SuperSport Park, Centurion

Sri Lanka - De Zoysa Stadium, Moratuwa

South Africa - Willowmoore Park, Benoni

West Indies - Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

New Zealand - Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

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News Updates

U19 World Cup: Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar touts a 'couple of players' from the U19 team to play for India

Mohammad Kaif’s bold remark after India lose U-19 World Cup final to Australia, says ‘results don’t…’

'Yaad rakhna, haarenge par...': Naman Tiwari’s message to batting partner during final stages of U19 World Cup final wins internet; video goes viral

'Our plan was to...': Aussie captain Hugh Weibgen discloses masterplan which scripted India's defeat in U-19 World Cup final

Who is Harjas Singh, Chandigarh-based Australian who took Under-19 World Cup 2024 title away from India with impressive knock?

U-19 World Cup: Saumy Pandey shatters Ravi Bishnoi's big record during India vs Australia's grand finale

EXCLUSIVE | India U19 captain Uday Saharan's parents offer prayers at Balaji Temple, reveal their advice to son ahead of World Cup final

U19 World Cup Final, IND vs AUS: India asked to bowl under overcast conditions; Australia make one change to their playing XI

U19 World Cup Final: 5 Indian prodigies Australia should fear in the marquee summit clash; check list here

U19 World Cup Final, India vs Australia Live Streaming: When and where to watch title clash? Check details here

Team Players

Abhigyan Kundu
Wicket-Keeper

Ambrish R S
Bowler

Anmoljeet Singh
Bowler

Ayush Mhatre
Batsman

Deepesh Devendran
All-Rounder

Team India Under-19

Team

India Under-19

Team Form (Last 0 Matches)

News Updates

U19 World Cup: Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar touts a 'couple of players' from the U19 team to play for India

Mohammad Kaif’s bold remark after India lose U-19 World Cup final to Australia, says ‘results don’t…’

'Yaad rakhna, haarenge par...': Naman Tiwari’s message to batting partner during final stages of U19 World Cup final wins internet; video goes viral

'Our plan was to...': Aussie captain Hugh Weibgen discloses masterplan which scripted India's defeat in U-19 World Cup final

Who is Harjas Singh, Chandigarh-based Australian who took Under-19 World Cup 2024 title away from India with impressive knock?

U-19 World Cup: Saumy Pandey shatters Ravi Bishnoi's big record during India vs Australia's grand finale

EXCLUSIVE | India U19 captain Uday Saharan's parents offer prayers at Balaji Temple, reveal their advice to son ahead of World Cup final

U19 World Cup Final, IND vs AUS: India asked to bowl under overcast conditions; Australia make one change to their playing XI

U19 World Cup Final: 5 Indian prodigies Australia should fear in the marquee summit clash; check list here

U19 World Cup Final, India vs Australia Live Streaming: When and where to watch title clash? Check details here

Team Players

Abhigyan KunduWicket-Keeper

Ambrish R SBowler

Anmoljeet SinghBowler

Ayush MhatreBatsman

Deepesh DevendranAll-Rounder

Abhigyan Kundu
Wicket-Keeper

Ambrish R S
Bowler

Anmoljeet Singh
Bowler

Ayush Mhatre
Batsman

Deepesh Devendran
All-Rounder