U19 World Cup 2018: India's Triumph and Where the Champions Are Today

• On February 3, 2018, India secured its fourth ICC U19 World Cup title by defeating Australia in the final in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
• The victory, under captain Prithvi Shaw, was a testament to Rahul Dravid's coaching at the grassroots level, with India winning by eight wickets.
• Manjot Kalra's unbeaten 101 guided India to chase down Australia's modest total of 216, with key contributions from bowlers Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Anukul Roy.
• The tournament served as a launchpad for many players, including Shubman Gill (Player of the Tournament), Prithvi Shaw, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Shivam Mavi, who became overnight sensations.
• Five players from the final XI, along with Arshdeep Singh (who didn't play the final), have since represented the senior Indian men's team, with Shubman Gill now captaining India's Test and ODI teams.

Why It Matters: India's 2018 U19 World Cup win launched careers, with many players now excelling in international and domestic cricket.