Australia lift U19 World Cup trophy for the 4th time, India’s Summit Clash Woes Persist

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In a continuation of their dominance over India in ICC tournaments, Australia clinched their third consecutive victory in the U-19 final, leaving the Men in Blue to grapple with yet another defeat in a summit clash. The Australian bowlers executed a stifling performance, leaving Uday Saharan and his team with little room to maneuver. Despite efforts from Adarsh Singh and Murugan Abhishek to stabilize the innings, India faltered as seven batters fell for single-digit scores.

Australia set a formidable target, posting 253/7 against India, propelled by Harjas Singh’s resilient 55 and Oliver Peake’s gritty 46. This total marked the highest ever in a U-19 World Cup final, a testament to Australia’s batting prowess. Raj Limbani emerged as the standout bowler for India, claiming three crucial wickets, while Naman Tiwary chipped in with two dismissals. The match, played in Benoni on Sunday, underscored Australia’s supremacy and India’s ongoing struggles in the ICC finals against their arch-rivals.