India clinch the U19 World Cup trophy for a record fifth time, while England will head back home with their heads held high, despite a heartbreaking defeat.
India made light work of a 190-run target, getting past the finish line with 4 wickets and 14 balls to spare. All-rounder Raj Bawa was the star of the day for India as he picked up a historic 5-wicket haul and followed it up with a brisk 35 with the bat in a dreamy performance in the big final.
Opting to bat first, England got off to the worst possible start as left-arm pacer Ravi Kumar picked two wickets (Jacob Bethell and Tom Prest) in the first four overs.
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George Thomas and James Rew tried to get the partnership going but Raj Bawa dismissed the opener as India took control over the game.
England kept losing wickets at regular intervals and was soon found reeling at 61-6 in the 17th over.
Earlier, India had won the U19 World Cup in 2000, 2008, 2012, and 2018.
(With inputs from agencies)