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On This Day in 2008: Virat Kohli's Leadership Secured India's U-19 Cricket World Cup Glory
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On This Day in 2008: Virat Kohli Led India to U-19 Cricket World Cup Glory
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02-03-2026, 08:05
On This Day in 2008: Virat Kohli Led India to U-19 Cricket World Cup Glory
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On this day in 2008, a Virat Kohli-led India defeated South Africa in the U-19 Cricket World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur.
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India, batting first, struggled and were bowled out for 159 runs, with Tanmay Srivastava scoring 46.
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Rain revised South Africa's target to 116 runs in 24 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis method.
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Indian bowlers, led by Ajitesh Argal (2 wickets for 7 runs), restricted South Africa to 103 for 8, securing a 12-run victory.
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This win marked India's second U-19 World Cup title and was a pivotal moment in Virat Kohli's cricketing journey.
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