Australia secured victory over India for the third consecutive time in an ICC tournament final, this occasion marking their ascension as the new U-19 champions, furthering the Men in Blue’s unfortunate streak in summit clashes. Following defeats to Australia in the World Test Championship and the 2023 ODI final, India’s U-19 team also succumbed to their rivals.

During the match, India faced numerous setbacks as Australia’s disciplined bowling attack left Uday Saharan and his team little room to maneuver. Despite efforts from Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek to withstand the pressure, India struggled, with seven batters falling for single-digit scores.

Australia set a challenging target of 253/7 against India, propelled by Harjas Singh’s 55 and Oliver Peake’s resilient 46, marking the highest total in an U-19 World Cup final held in Benoni on Sunday. Raj Limbani shone as the standout bowler for India, claiming three wickets, while Naman Tiwary secured two dismissals.