Over the years, the Indian U-19 cricket team – which will take on Australia in the final of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 – has been a part of some matches that have proven to be quite significant in its cricketing history. India vs South Africa, 2008 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup finalBowled out for 159 following an impressive performance by South Africa’s bowlers, the Virat Kohli-led India responded by taking three quick wickets before rain interrupted. At the end, it all came down to a battle of nerves which the Indian bowlers held theirs better than the South African batsmen to win their second U-19 World Cup by a dozen runs (D/L). India vs Sri Lanka, 2000 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup finalMohammad Kaif’s side shut down Sri Lanka’s challenge to claim their maiden Under-19 Cricket World Cup trophy. India vs Nepal, 2016 ICC U-19 Cricket World CupThis match would be remembered for Rishabh Pant, who slammed the fastest fifty in Under-19 Cricket World Cup history, off 18 balls, as India obliterated Nepal by seven wickets.

Source: Hindustan Times February 02, 2018 07:07 UTC