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Top 4 teams with most U19 World Cup titles
On January 19, the new edition of the U19 World Cup will start with 16 teams participating in the tournament.
On January 19, the new edition of the U19 World Cup will start with 16 teams participating in the tournament. Talking about the tournament, it will be played in South Africa although Sri Lanka was meant to host the tournament. Meanwhile, talking about the tournament, it was started in 1988 and it returns every two years apart from a few instances. In this listicle, we will discuss the teams who have won the most U19 titles.
Teams with most U19 World Cup titles
1. India
The Men In Blue, unlike their senior counterpart, is the most successful team with five titles to their name. They are the defending champions of the 2024 edition, having won it two years back. Talking about their title wins, they first won it in 2000, followed by their next wins in 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022. 24 years back, Yuvraj Singh led the side and the 08, 12, 18, and 22 teams were led by Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand, Prithvi Shaw, and Yash Dhull respectively.
2. Australia
The Kangaroos, unlike their senior counterparts, are the second most successful team of the tournament with three wins. They won the inaugural edition in 88, followed by wins in 2002 and 2010. The last time they won, players such as Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, etc. played for the side.
3. Pakistan
The Asian side is the only team to win two back-to-back titles in 2004 and 2006. In 04, the team was led by Khalid Latif, who later played for the senior side but a spot-fixing case finished his career. Apart from him, the wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider and Fawad Alam have also had short careers for their national side. Two years later, Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side managed to defend their title against India in the final. While Ahmed went on to lead his senior side to a Champions Trophy 2017 win, Imad Wasim was also part of it and Anwar Ali also played for Pakistan. 
4. South Africa, West Indies, England, and Bangladesh winning one time each
Talking about the Proteas, they have won only won global tournament, i.e Knockout Trophy 2000. Their Colts side won their maiden U19 World Cup 14 years later. West Indies won their maiden U19 title in 2016, a month before their seniors clinched the T20 World Cup. England, just like their senior counterparts, have one ODI title to their name. Their U19 side won it in 1998. On the other hand, Bangladesh fans smiled after a World Cup only in 2020 when their U19 side won.
