As they embark on their quest for a record sixth U-19 World Cup title, the favored Indian team is eager to showcase their remarkable talent in what is anticipated to be a straightforward match against the USA this Thursday at the ICC tournament. With five championships out of 16 editions, India has established itself as the most dominant force in the tournament’s history, which first took place in 1988, with Australia claiming victory in the inaugural event.
On paper, the squad appears both balanced and formidable, bolstered by an impressive record of 13 wins in their last 16 matches, demonstrating their capability to secure victories, particularly on foreign soil. Leading the Indian charge will be prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, along with captain Ayush Mhatre, vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra, and top-order batsman Aaron George, who stood out as the highest scorer for his team with 228 runs during the recent U-19 Asia Cup, where they encountered a surprising defeat against rivals Pakistan in the final.
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