India's batting line-up falied to deliver when it mattered most as Uday Saharan and co. suffered a heartbreaking 79-run defeat to Australia in the final of the U-19 World Cup in Benoni on Sunday. Choosing to bat first, Australia set a challenging target of 253 for 7, led by Oliver Peake's dynamic 46 off 43 balls and Harjas Singh's steady 55 off 64 balls. They then showcased a strong bowling performance, dismissing the five-time champions for 174 in 43.5 overs. With this victory, Australia secured their fourth U19 World Cup title.
