India win U19 World Cup final
August 26, 2012 01:03 pm
India defeated Australia by six wickets in the final of the under 19 World Cup in Townsville.
Australia made 8 for 225 after being sent in, with captain William Bosisto making 87 not out.
India started strong before collapsing to 4 for 97, only for star skipper Unumkt Chand to guide his side home with a sublime 111 not out.
Chand, who hit seven fours and six sixes, shared in a 130-run partnership with Smit Patel (62 not out), who hit the winning runs with eight balls remaining.
It is the first time Australia has lost an under 19 World Cup final. - ABC
Australia made 8 for 225 after being sent in, with captain William Bosisto making 87 not out.
India started strong before collapsing to 4 for 97, only for star skipper Unumkt Chand to guide his side home with a sublime 111 not out.
Chand, who hit seven fours and six sixes, shared in a 130-run partnership with Smit Patel (62 not out), who hit the winning runs with eight balls remaining.
It is the first time Australia has lost an under 19 World Cup final. - ABC
