These teams are the participating nations that have the under-19 trophy!

The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is a crucial stage for emerging talents worldwide, providing a platform for young cricketers from diverse countries. This youth ODI tournament, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC), commenced in 1988 with eight participating teams. Following a hiatus of ten years, the competition has become a biennial event, expanding to include sixteen teams. India stands out as the most successful team in the tournament's history, showcasing the country's abundance of talent.

India: 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022

India has firmly established its dominance in the U19 Cricket World Cup. The young Men in Blue claimed their inaugural title in 2000 under the captaincy of Mohammad Kaif. Notable players from that squad, including Yuvraj Singh, Reetinder Sodhi, and Ajay Ratra, later graduated to the senior team. Virat Kohli led the team to victory in 2008, marking the second triumph. Unmukt Chand led the U19 team to their third title in 2012, and India secured their fourth and fifth titles in 2018 and 2022 under different leaderships.

Australia: 1988, 2002, 2010

Australia, a dominant force in senior cricket, has also showcased its prowess in the U19 arena. The Australian U19 team secured the inaugural title in 1988 and added two more championships in 2002 and 2010. Notable players like Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, and George Bailey, who later played for the senior side, were part of these successful U19 campaigns.

Pakistan: 2004, 2006

Pakistan made history by becoming the first team to win consecutive U-19 Cricket World Cups in 2004 and 2006. After finishing as runners-up in the inaugural edition, Pakistan triumphed over the West Indies in 2004 and defeated arch-rivals India in 2006 to claim their second consecutive title.

England: 1998

It took England 12 editions to secure their first ODI World Cup at the senior level, yet their U19 team achieved victory in just two editions of the Under-19 tournament. The second edition of the U19 competition marked its return after a 10-year hiatus, hosted by South Africa. In 1998, England emerged triumphantly by defeating New Zealand in the final, capturing their inaugural title in the U19 Cricket World Cup.

South Africa: 2014

Following India, Australia, and Pakistan's successive victories in the period from 2000 to 2012, the spotlight shifted to the young Proteas, who claimed their inaugural U19 trophy in 2014. In the final, South Africa thwarted Pakistan's bid for a third title by restricting them to a meagre score. The South African team confidently chased the target, securing their maiden victory in the competition. This triumph marked a significant achievement as South Africa emerged as U19 Cricket World Cup champions for the first time in their cricketing history.

West Indies: 2016

In 2016, the West Indies had a remarkable year as their U19 team secured its maiden title. This achievement coincided with the senior men's and women's teams winning the T20 World Cup. The U19 team defeated India in a low-scoring final to clinch the title.

Bangladesh: 2020

While Bangladesh's senior teams may not consistently perform in ICC events, their U-19 team succeeded in 2020 by winning the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. This marked Bangladesh's first ICC title triumph at any level. In the end, Bangladesh overcame India, who remained undefeated in the group stage, to secure victory with three wickets to spare.

The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup continues to be a breeding ground for future cricket stars, providing a glimpse into the promising talent emerging from different corners of the cricketing world.