The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, a stage for emerging talent, has crowned champions since 1988. Dive into the tournaments history, celebrating the teams and players who left their mark on the international stage.
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CWC 1988
Hosts Australia claim the inaugural title, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final.
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CWC 1998
England emerges victorious, marking the start of a more diverse field of champions.
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CWC 2000
India enters the scene, defeating Sri Lanka for their first U-19 World Cup win.
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CWC 2002
Australia reclaims the trophy, showcasing their continued strength in the tournament.
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CWC 2004
Pakistan achieves the first-ever U-19 World Cup title defense, defeating India in the final.
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CWC 2006
They repeat the feat, cementing their dominance in the early 2000s with a win over India once again.
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CWC 2008
India rises to the top again, defeating South Africa in a close final match.
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CWC 2010
Australia reclaims the title, proving their continued resilience in the tournament.
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CWC 2012
India captures their third title, defeating Sri Lanka in a dominant performance.
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CWC 2014
South Africa breaks through for their first U-19 World Cup win, defeating Pakistan in the final.
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CWC 2016
West Indies joins the champion roster, defeating India in a nail-biting final.
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CWC 2018
India regains the trophy, defeating Australia in a rematch of the 2012 final.
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CWC 2020
Bangladesh stuns the cricketing world by clinching their first U-19 World Cup title, defeating India in the final.
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CWC 2022
India secures its fifth U-19 World Cup title, defeating England in a convincing final performance.
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The Future of U-19 Cricket and its Star Players
The U-19 World Cup has served as a springboard for numerous legendary cricketers. Looking forward to the continued growth and excitement of the tournament, as new stars emerge to claim their place in cricketing history.
