India lost the final of the U19 World Cup against Australia© AFP
The memories of the fateful night of November 19, 2023 are still fresh in the hearts of the millions of Indian fans. It was the day when the Rohit Sharma-led team was overtaken by Australia and lost the coveted ODI World Cup trophy. However, fans had to relive that night as India failed to clinch the Under-19 World Cup title after losing to Australia in the top-flight match on Sunday. Like the senior team, Uday Saharan and co had a phenomenal campaign as they went undefeated in the tournament before losing to Australia in the final.
This was India's third consecutive defeat to Australia in an ICC final. Previously, they lost in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship final.
After India's heartbreaking loss in the Under-19 World Cup final, social media was flooded with several memes.
Beating Australia in a World Cup final. These two should be honored for this achievement. pic.twitter.com/j8XfWLzNUu
— Manya (@CSKian716) February 11, 2024
#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/YZ89in1Y1m
— Pulkit🇮🇳 (@pulkit5Dx) February 11, 2024
T20 toilet next #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/WmWJTBgIFx
— Comedy Wali (@vegetarianmee) February 11, 2024
Finale mein pahuchte hi Australia team india se pic.twitter.com/0zqD7rSJID
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) February 11, 2024
Speaking of the match, batting at will, the Aussies posted a healthy 253 for seven as India were forced to mount the highest chase in a Youth World Cup top-flight match.
But Uday Saharan's side floundered in the final stride for glory, stumbling to 174 all out as the ruthless Australian bowlers led by the furious Mahli Beardman (3/15) and the wily off-spinner Raf MacMillan (3/43) didn't give them. some breathing room.
This was Australia's fourth U19 title and first since 2010, and in a way they also washed away the pain of losing to India in two title matches in 2012 and 2018.
(With PTI inputs)
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