Irrespective of what happens on Sunday, this young team have reinforced the belief that they are undisputed leaders at the under-19 level
Sachin Dhas' knock was instrumental in India's victory in the semi-final (Pic: @icc/X)
On November 19, 2023, India's much-cherished dream came crashing down to earth at the Motera Stadium. Australia walloped India by six wickets to win the for a historic sixth time. Opener Travis Head played the innings of his life scoring an unbeaten 137 and was involved in a belligerent 192-run partnership with Marnus Labuschagne, thereby batting India out of the game. India's only hope was KL Rahul and their pacers, but it was not to be. And the prayers remained unanswered.