India will meet Australia in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final on Sunday. In the second semi-final at Townsville today, India pulled off a thrilling 9-run victory over New Zealand. Put in to bat, India made 209 for nine in their 50 overs. They then restricted the Kiwis to 200 for 9 in the stipulated overs to achieve the victory. Young Tamil Nadu lad Aparajith got his second successive man-of-the-match award for his all-round show as he scored 44 before taking the important wicket of Robert O'Donell. This is India Under-19 team's fourth appearance in the final of the tournament having won the 2000 and 2008 editions while they were runners-up in 2006. The final scores: India – 209 for nine in 50 overs.New Zealand – 200 for nine in 50 overs.
News On AIR | August 23, 2012 6:39 PM
India storms to Under-19 WC Final<br/>