India win fifth world Under-19 title

By AFP
February 06, 2022

India made 195 for 6 with 14 balls to spare after dismissing England, playing their first final in the tournament in 24 years,...

India defeated England to liftthe World Under-19 trophy. Agencies

NORTH SOUND: India defeated England by four wickets to win the World Under-19 title for a fifth time on Saturday.

India made 195 for 6 with 14 balls to spare after dismissing England, playing their first final in the tournament in 24 years, for 189.

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Fast bowler Raj Bawa claimed 5-31 while Ravi Kumar finished with 4-34.

England were 91-7 at one stage before a sparkling 95 from James Yew gave them a fighting chance but India were never really in trouble with Shaik Rasheed and Nishant Sindhu both making half-centuries.


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