The ICC Under-19 World Cup has been a platform for budding cricketing talents to showcase their skills and potential on the global stage. Over the years, this tournament has witnessed thrilling encounters, intense rivalries, and remarkable individual performances. Let’s take a look back at the highlights of the finals of this prestigious tournament.
| Year | Venue | Champions | Runners-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Adelaide | Australia Under-19s | Pakistan Under-19s | AUS U19 won by 5 wickets |
| 1998 | Johannesburg | England Under-19s | New Zealand Under-19s | ENG U19 won by 7 wickets |
| 2000 | Colombo (SSC) | India Under-19s | Sri Lanka Under-19s | IND U19 won by 6 wickets |
| 2002 | Lincoln | Australia Under-19s | South Africa Under-19s | AUS U19 won by 7 wickets |
| 2004 | Dhaka | Pakistan Under-19s | West Indies Under-19s | PAK U19 won by 25 runs |
| 2006 | Colombo (RPS) | Pakistan Under-19s | India Under-19s | PAK U19 won by 38 runs |
| 2008 | Kuala Lumpur | India Under-19s | South Africa Under-19s | IND U19 won by 12 runs (D/L method) |
| 2010 | Lincoln | Australia Under-19s | Pakistan Under-19s | AUS U19 won by 25 runs |
| 2012 | Townsville | India Under-19s | Australia Under-19s | IND U19 won by 6 wickets |
| 2014 | Dubai (DSC) | South Africa Under-19s | Pakistan Under-19s | SA U19 won by 6 wickets |
| 2016 | Mirpur | West Indies Under-19s | India Under-19s | WI U19 won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | Mount Maunganui | India Under-19s | Australia Under-19s | IND U19 won by 8 wickets |
| 2020 | Potchefstroom | Bangladesh Under-19s | India Under-19s | BD U19 won by 3 wickets (D/L method) |
| 2022 | North Sound | India Under-19s | England Under-19s | IND U19 won by 4 wickets |
| 2024 | Benoni | Australia Under-19s | India Under-19s | AUS U19 won by 79 runs |
1988 – McDonald’s Bicentennial Youth World Cup
- Venue: Adelaide
- Result: Australia Young Cricketers defeated Pakistan Young Cricketers by 5 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Brett Williams (AUS19) for his outstanding innings of 108 runs.
1998 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Johannesburg
- Result: England Under-19s emerged victorious, defeating New Zealand Under-19s by 7 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Stephen Peters (ENG19) for his brilliant knock of 107 runs.
2000 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Colombo (SSC)
- Result: India Under-19s clinched the title, defeating Sri Lanka Under-19s by 6 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Reetinder Sodhi (IND19) for his unbeaten 39 runs.
2002 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Lincoln
- Result: Australia Under-19s secured victory, defeating South Africa Under-19s by 7 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Aaron Bird (AUS19) for his impressive bowling performance of 4/47.
2004 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Dhaka
- Result: Pakistan Under-19s won against West Indies Under-19s by 25 runs.
- Player of the Match: Asif Iqbal (PAK19) for his contribution of 54 runs.
2006 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Colombo (RPS)
- Result: Pakistan Under-19s defeated India Under-19s by 38 runs.
- Player of the Match: Anwar Ali (PAK19) for his all-round performance of 17 runs and 5/35.
2008 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Kuala Lumpur
- Result: India Under-19s emerged victorious, defeating South Africa Under-19s.
- Player of the Match: Ajitesh Argal (IND19) for his bowling figures of 2/7.
2010 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Lincoln
- Result: Australia Under-19s won against Pakistan Under-19s by 25 runs.
- Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood (AUS19) for his excellent bowling performance of 4/30.
2012 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Townsville
- Result: India Under-19s secured victory against Australia Under-19s by 6 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Unmukt Chand (IND19) for his unbeaten innings of 111 runs.
2014 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Dubai (DSC)
- Result: South Africa Under-19s defeated Pakistan Under-19s by 6 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Corbin Bosch (SA19) for his impressive bowling figures of 4/15.
2016 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Mirpur
- Result: West Indies Under-19s won against India Under-19s by 5 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Keacy Carty (WI19) for his match-winning knock of 52* runs.
2018 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Mount Maunganui
- Result: India Under-19s emerged victorious, defeating Australia Under-19s by 8 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Manjot Kalra (IND19) for his unbeaten century.
2020 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Potchefstroom
- Result: Bangladesh Under-19s won against India Under-19s by 3 wickets (D/L method).
- Player of the Match: Akbar Ali (BD19) for his unbeaten innings of 43* runs.
2022 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: North Sound
- Result: India’s U19 cricket team triumphs over England by securing a 4-wicket victory.
- Player of the Match: Raj Bawa shines as the Player of the Match for India U19, contributing with 35 runs and claiming 5 wickets for 31 runs.
2024 – ICC Under-19 World Cup
- Venue: Benoni
- Result: Australia Under-19s secured victory against India Under-19s by 79 runs.
- Player of the Match: Mahli Beardman (AUS19) for his bowling performance of 3/15.
- Memorable performances by young cricketers from various countries.
- Emergence of future cricketing stars.
- Intense competition and thrilling matches.
- Moments of individual brilliance contributing to team success.
India leads with the most title wins in the ICC Under-19 World Cup
| Team | Number of Titles |
|---|---|
| India | 5 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Pakistan | 2 |
| West Indies | 1 |
| England | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
| Bangladesh | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 |
| New Zealand | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 |
| Afghanistan | 0 |
| Ireland | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 |
| Papua New Guinea | 0 |
The ICC Under-19 World Cup finals have been a showcase of talent and determination, providing a glimpse of the future stars of international cricket. These young players have displayed exceptional skills, making significant contributions to their teams’ success and leaving a lasting impact on the cricketing world.