ENG-U19 vs IND-U19 Live Score

3:57 PM IST A word from the stylish opener - Aaron George begins by saying that it hasn't sunk in yet. On being asked about Vaibhav's batting, says that he outbatted England out of the game, and it was a brilliant team effort overall. Speaking about the celebrations, he mentions that nothing has been planned yet and that they would see what unfolds, focusing on enjoying the moment together. He concludes by saying that this is a great achievement for them and that the team is extremely proud to have made the country proud.

3:46 PM IST India's batting effort - After opting to bat first, it was the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi show that powered India’s batting charge. For England, the dismissal of Aaron George was their only moment of joy in the opening exchanges, before Sooryavanshi unleashed a full-blown onslaught. Pace or spin, it made little difference as the bowlers were treated alike. Sooryavanshi brought up a breathtaking 55-ball hundred and carried on to score a stunning 175, the highest individual score by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history. After removing Sooryavanshi, England were able to find a bit of footing in the game, but India still finished with 411.

3:44 PM IST That's a wrap - The curtains fall on another edition of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Several future stars have announced themselves on the world stage, and if history is anything to go by, many of these names will soon be lighting up the senior game. As the transition from boys to men continues, the focus now shifts to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which gets underway on Saturday, 7th February. A triple dose of action awaits. The tournament kicks off with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands, followed by Scotland facing West Indies. Later in the day, the spotlight turns to India as they begin their campaign against the USA. We hope you enjoyed our coverage of the Under-19 World Cup, and we look forward to your company as the Men's T20 World Cup kicks off soon. Until then, take care and goodbye!

3:43 PM IST The champions are up next - Ayush Mhatre and his boys walk up to the stage to collect the winners' medals. Mhatre says he cannot quite express his feelings and calls it a memorable day for the team. He praises the boys for executing the goals they set and for playing their natural game, something that makes him extremely happy as captain. Speaking about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the Indian captain says there are simply no words for that innings. He adds that the team knows how fabulous a batter Sooryavanshi is, and today he showed exactly what he can do on the biggest stage. Mhatre talks about carrying forward India’s legacy, referencing World Cup triumphs led by Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, and says this win is their way of adding to that legacy. He also heaps praise on the support staff, highlighting the hard work and hustle they have put in over the last few months. Mhatre signs off by thanking the fans watching at home and sends a message to keep supporting the team, promising that they will keep winning trophies for them.

3:43 PM IST Time for the runners-up to receive their medals - Thomas Rew, after collecting his medal, walks over for a chat. The English skipper begins by admitting that it was always going to be a tough challenge once a player like Vaibhav found his rhythm, saying the team was left scratching their heads at times. He notes that England had done their homework and planned to rely on their change-ups, an approach that had worked for them against India in the past, but praises Vaibhav, who batted brilliantly.  Reflecting on the conditions, Rew says they had expected a bit more assistance after opting to bowl, but felt that knowing the target would help them manage their tempo during the chase. Rew also praises the effort from his batters, singling out Caleb Falconer for an unbelievable innings and Dawkins for contributing valuable runs in the beginning.  Reflecting on the chase, he says the side was excited to go out and express themselves, enjoy the contest, and while they fell short of the target, they still had a good time out in the middle. He concludes by saying the occasion meant a great deal to him, and expresses gratitude to his parents and supporters both at the venue and back home, describing that as very special.

3:42 PM IST Chase recap - With a mountain to climb, England had nothing to lose and had to keep going. India’s new-ball attack hit hard lengths consistently up front, testing the English openers early on before Ben Dawkins broke free. Ben Mayes and Thomas Rew also took the attack to the Indian bowlers, but not for long enough. Once Dawkins was removed, India seized the momentum and went on a roll. Dawkins' departure triggered a slide as England slipped from 174/3 to 177/7.