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West Indies become new U-19 World Cup champs

India, who were bowled out for 145, held their own and fought till the end admirably until Keemo Paul and Keacy Carty's ice-cool approach helped West Indies eat into the target and eventually cross the line with three balls to spare.

By Web Desk
February 14, 2016

DHAKA: West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the tense final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup here at the Sher-eBangla national Stadium, Mirpur on Sunday to lift the title for the first time.

India, who were bowled out for 145, held their own and fought till the end admirably until Keemo Paul and Keacy Carty's ice-cool approach helped West Indies eat into the target and eventually cross the line with three balls to spare.

Carty remained not out on 52 while Mayank Dagar took three wickets for 25 for India.

Earlier, Ryan John and Alzarri Joseph grabbed three wickets each for the West Indies.

That meant India lost a Youth ODI for the first time since their quarterfinal exit of the same tournament in 2014.