Three days ago, Delhi lad Unmukt Chand's BBM status said, "I can feel
the Cup in my hands." Seventy-two hours later, the 19-year-old and his
teammates were dizzily posing for pictures, with the U-19 cricket World
Cup firmly in their hands.
The young guns came out all blazing on Sunday in coastal Australian town of Townsville to beat hosts and holders Australia by six
wickets, powered by skipper Chand's unbeaten 111 in a tense final on a
bouncy pitch.
Wicketkeeper Smit Patel (62*) played a perfect supporting role and their unbroken 130-run stand saw India win the U-19 cup the third time. Sent in to bat, Australia made 225-8, with captain William Bosisto scoring 87 not out. India started strongly but collapsed to 97-4 before Chand guided the winners to 227-4 in the 48th over.
From: HT
