The ICC U19 World Cup has been one of the path-breaking tournaments in the careers of many cricketers.
The 2024 ICC ODI World Cup is just around the corner. The tournament is scheduled to commence on January 19, 2024, while the final of the tournament will be played on February 11, 2024.
The participating teams are already in South Africa for the event. The 2024 edition will be the 15th edition of the tournament. The U19 World Cup has been a platform for young players to showcase their talent and skill.
Which country has won the most ICC U19 World Cups?
India has won the most number of ICC U19 World Cup titles. The Boys in Blue have been crowned champions on five occasions in the past. India won its inaugural U19 World Cup Title in 2000 and then repeated the feat in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. The Indians also head into the upcoming 2024 U19 World Cup as defending champions.
India's arch-rivals, Australia are second on the list with three U19 World Cups to their name.
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List of U19 World Cup winners
| Year | Winners | Runners Up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Pakistan | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 1998 | England | New Zealand | England won by 7 wickets |
| 2000 | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2002 | Australia | South Africa | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 2004 | Pakistan | West Indies | Pakistan won by 25 runs |
| 2006 | Pakistan | India | Pakistan won by 38 runs |
| 2008 | India | South Africa | India won by 12 runs (D/L) |
| 2010 | Australia | Pakistan | Australia won by 25 runs |
| 2012 | India | Australia | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2014 | South Africa | Pakistan | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| 2016 | West Indies | India | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 2018 | India | Australia | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2020 | Bangladesh | India | Bangladesh won by 3 wickets |
| 2022 | India | England | India won by 4 wickets |