U19 World Cup: India outclass Australia to win 4th title

Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 3 (CRICKETNMORE) - India defeated Australia by eight wickets to claim the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time here on Saturday. Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2

Desai brought up the title win in style, smashing a boundary off Australian pacer Will Sutherland.

India thus became the first nation to win the ICC U19 World Cup four times. They had earlier won the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.

Australia are second on the list with three titles.

This is the second time that India have defeated Australia in the final. They had earlier defeated the boys from Down Under in the final of the 2012 edition.