India In ICC U19 World Cup Finals: A Brief History

India will make their 8th appearance in the final of an U19 World Cup when they take on England in the summit clash later today at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. India are the most successful nation when it comes to U19 World Cups, having won four titles. The current crop, led by skipper Yash Dhull, will eye a record-extending fifth title when they take the Tom Prest-led England in the final. Ahead of the match on Saturday, let's take a look at how India have fared in U19 World Cup finals:

1. Sri Lanka vs India, U19 World Cup final 2000, Colombo: India won by 6 wickets

After finishing 6th and 5th in the first two editions of the U19 World Cups, India finally tasted success when they defeated hosts Sri Lanka in the final by 6 wickets in Colombo.

Chasing a target of 179, the Mohammad Kaif-led team won the game with 56 balls to spare.

2. Pakistan vs India, U19 World Cup final 2006, Colombo: Pakistan won by 38 runs

Aiming to win their second U19 World Cup title, India had to face defeat at the hands of neighbours Pakistan in the final in 2006.

After restricting Pakistan to a below-par total of 109, India were shocklingly bowled out for 71, thanks to Anwar Ali's five-for.

3. India vs South Africa, U19 World Cup final 2008, Kuala Lumpur: India won by 12 runs (D/L method)

After losing in the 2006 final to arch-rivals Pakistan, India lifted their second U19 World Cup in 2008.

Under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India defeated South Africa in a dramatic final at the Kinrara Academy Ground in Kuala Lumpur.

After being bowled out for 159, Indian bowlers put on a match-winning shift to restrict the Proteas to a total of 103 for 8 after rain had interrupted the proceedings. ​

4. Australia vs India, U19 World Cup final