Highest successful run-chases in U-19 World Cup finals: India targets record score against Australia

The highest successful run-chase in an ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup final is 242, a feat achieved by England in the 1998 edition of the tournament against New Zealand in Johannesburg.

Australia U19 scored 253 runs in 50 overs in the final of the U19 World Cup on Sunday. | Photo Credit: ICC

India will be chasing a record score when it begins its run-chase against Australia in the U-19 World Cup final in Benoni on Sunday.

Australia amassed 253 for the loss of seven wickets in its allotted 50 overs after electing to bat.

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The highest successful run-chase in an ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup final is 242, a feat achieved by England in the 1998 edition of the tournament against New Zealand in Johannesburg.

The highest total chased down by India is 226, in 2012, when the Unmukt Chand-led side beat Australia in the final at Mount Maunganui.

Highest successful run-chases in U-19 World Cup finals

• 242 - England U19 vs New Zealand U19 - 1998 - Johannesburg
• 226 - India U19 vs Australia U19 - 2012 - Townsville
• 217 - India U19 vs Australia U19 - 2018 - Mount Maunganui
• 207 - Australia U19 vs South Africa U19 - 2002 - Lincoln
• 202 - Australia YC vs Pakistan YC - 1988 - Adelaide