NEW DELHI: The two most successful teams in the history of the ICC Under-19 World Cup will clash in the summit clash on Saturday. Both India and Australia have won the coveted trophy thrice each and will aim to go a step ahead when they square off in Mount Maunganui one last time.
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hereThis will be the second meeting between the two teams in the ongoing tournament. India crushed Australia by 100 runs in a league match last month and have entered the final unbeaten. On the other hand, Australia will be itching to take revenge of the thrashing.
Prithvi Shaw has already made a name for himself as a future star and will be eager to join the likes of Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli and Unmukt Chand who all led India to world cup glory at U-19 level in the past.
Here's what you should know about the all-important clash
WhatFinal of the
ICC U-19 World Cup
between India and Australia
WhenFebruary 3, 2018 (Saturday)
WhereMount Maunganui, New Zealand
Streaming & live updatesYou can catch the live action via streaming through various online platforms. The United States audience can log on to willow.tv. For the Indian fans, you can keep track of all the latest updates with TOI Sports'
live blog TimingThe match starts at 6:30 am [IST]
India's run to the final of the event has been breath-taking. Shubman Gill has been their top scorer with 341 runs at 170.50 and captain Shaw has contributed with 232 runs at 77.33, In the bowling department, Anukul Roy (12 wickets), Shiva Mavi (8) and Kamlesh Nagarkoti (7) have been the stars.
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TeamsIndia: Prithvi Shaw (captain), Shubman Gill, Manjot Kalra, Himanshu Rana, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Harvik Desai, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ishan Porel, Anukul Roy, Shiva Singh, Aryan Juyal, Arshdeep Singh, Pankaj Yadav.
Australia: Jason Sangha (captain), Will Sutherland, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Jack Edwards, Zak Evans, Jarrod Freeman, Ryan Hadley, Baxter J Holt, Nathan McSweeney, Jonathan Merlo, Lloyd Pope, Param Uppal, Austin Waugh
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