After 21 days and 40 matches, India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Final to be held in Benoni on Sunday, February 11.
This will set the stage for a new chapter in the recent history of the two cricketing nations, as senior teams from both countries clashed in the pinnacle final of both the World Test Championship final and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup last year.
Both teams showed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament, remaining undefeated heading into the final.
As both teams gear up for an epic clash, we take a look back at their journey through the tournament.
India
India beat Bangladesh by 84 runs
India started their World Cup campaign with a convincing win against Bangladesh.
For Bangladesh, Maruf Mridda tried to break through from the beginning and removed Arshin Kulkarni and Mushir Khan in the power play.
Adarsh Singh and captain Uday Saharan, who scored fifty each, pulled India out of trouble with a brilliant 116 runs for the third wicket.
Maruf was on top of the game with five wickets in the first game of the tournament, but late contributions from Allavery Avanish and Sachin Das pushed India to a formidable total of 251/7. Ta.
In response, Bangladesh put up a solid 38-run stand for the opening wicket, but their good performance was marred by powerplay wickets courtesy of Raj Limbani and Saumi Pandey.
The team went from 38-0 to 50-4 until Ariful Islam and Mohammad Shihab James stabilized the innings, but once Mashir broke the partnership, the rest of Bangladesh's wickets rapidly dwindled and the final was bowled out for 167.
Best Player: Soumi Pandey (4/24)
India beat Ireland by 201 runs
India had a big win over Ireland, showing their superiority with both bat and ball, securing their first of three wins by over 200 runs.
Mushir Khan and Uday Saharan were the stars with the bat, scoring 156 runs each, with 156 runs for the third wicket.
Allavery Avanish and Sachin Das once again made a handy cameo to help India cross the 300-run mark.
Chasing 302, Ireland faced an early setback as Naman Tiwari ran through the top order with four wickets. Ireland took 100 wickets with only four batsmen reaching double figures, with Saumy Pandey taking three wickets.
Player of the Match: Mushir Khan (118 off 106)
India beat USA by 201 points
The Indian giants achieved another victory against the Americans in the final group stage match by a huge margin.
India once again took the lead and managed to score another huge score of over 300 runs. Arshin Kulkarni anchored most of the innings en route to his century and was well supported by Mushir Khan's 50ft.
The lower classes once again came to the party and led India to 326/5.
In response, America lost three wickets within eight overs and struggled to come to terms with the depth of India's bowling talent. Utkarsh Srivastava's resilient 40 overs prevented a complete collapse and allowed America to complete their 50 overs.
America could only manage a total of 125/8 in the innings, but Naman Tiwari remained in good form and recorded four wickets for the second consecutive year.
Player of the match: Arshin Kulkarni (108 off 118)
India defeated New Zealand by 214 runs.
India continued their momentum from the group stage to advance to the Super 6 with another big win against New Zealand.
Mushir Khan bowled brilliantly and smashed his second century of the tournament with a brilliant score of 131 to guide India to a total of 295/8. Adarsh Singh played an important supporting role and once again contributed with 50 points.
Raj Limbani combined pace and swing to pick up two wickets early on to put India on top, before Saumi Pandey took four more to take New Zealand by just 81 points.
Player of the Match: Mushir Khan (131 off 126 and 2/10)
India beat Nepal by 132 points
India defeated Nepal in the final Super 6 match and booked their ticket to the semi-finals.
Uday Saharan and Sachin Das smashed a century each as they put on a 215-run stand, the highest fourth-wicket partnership in U19 Men's Cricket World Cup history.
Chasing 298 runs, Nepal put up a solid defense of 48 runs for the opening wicket, but were shaken by the flurry of wickets that followed, led by Saumi Pandey's four fours.
With only five batsmen reaching double figures, Nepal ended the innings on 165/9, 132 runs short of the target set by India.
Player of the Match: Sachin Das (116 off 101)
India beat South Africa by 2 wickets
India, who caught up in the tournament for the first time in the semi-finals, faced a stiff challenge from the hosts South Africa, but ultimately emerged victorious after a thrilling battle.
The 50s of Luandre Pretorius and Richard Seretswane laid a strong foundation for South Africa, before Juan James and Tristan Roos turned the Proteas into a competitive team 244/7.
Kwena Mapaka and Ruth showed exceptional speed and swing to put India in trouble early on. India were staring down 32/4 when Uday Saharan and Sachin Das performed relief acts. A 171-run stand kept India out of a dangerous position.
Mafaka concluded his spell with two important wickets, but Saharan stayed strong at one end and the captain's knock put India on the brink of a dramatic victory.
Raj Limbani hit the winning bat to lead India to the U19 Men's CWC final for the fifth consecutive year.
Best Player: Uday Saharan (81/124)
Australia
Australia beat Namibia by 4 wickets
Namibia tested Australia's mettle in the opening game of the tournament, pushing Australia to the brink in a close contest in the Kimberley.
Four wickets from Callum Vidler and three from Tom Straker saw Namibia win by just 91 points.
It looked like a walk in the park until Jack Brassell's inspired bowling performance turned the game on its head. Australia were in a tough position at 57-5 and faced the possibility of an upset on the opening day.
Even in the face of adversity, captain Hugh Wavegen led by example and formed a vital partnership with Rough McMillan. Together they overcame Australia's difficult conditions and won a hard-fought victory by four wickets.
Best Player: Callum Vidler (4/17)
Australia beat Zimbabwe by 225 points
Australia responded to a close game against Namibia in dominant style, with a big win over Zimbabwe in the next game.
Sam Constas, Harry Dixon and Hugh Wavegen were the top three players to score runs, with the latter two scoring half-centuries. Thanks to Tom Campbell's late performances, Australia achieved an astonishing total of 296/7.
The bowlers maintained the momentum with a great performance and defeated Zimbabwe by a low score of 71. The key disruptor was Harkirat Bajwa, whose spin threat was highlighted with figures of 4/15.
Player of the Match: Harry Dixon (89 off 108)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
Callum Vidler got off to a great start to the tournament by picking up two early wickets against Sri Lanka. Each of the six bowlers played on the day, but Dinura Kalpahana's 64 points helped Sri Lanka score a total of 208 runs.
Australia started the innings with a brisk opening stand of 71 runs, but a small collapse saw them fall to 80/3. Ryan Hicks stepped up and showed composure and control, hitting an unbeaten 77 to lead Australia to victory and secure a spot in the Super 6 stage.
Player of the match: Ryan Hicks (77* off 104)
Australia beat England by 110 runs (DLS format)
Australia started their Super Six journey with a convincing victory over traditional rivals England.
Captain Hugh Vibgen led the way and played a captain's knock with a top-class century. Wibgen, who came to bat in the first over, spent almost the entire innings at the crease and formed a vital partnership with the middle order, guiding Australia to a total of 266/6.
In response, England launched an attack on Australia, but their momentum was halted by the incredible fast bowling of Callum Vidler. Vidler took four wickets in the powerplay and England were reeling at 60/4.
The match was interrupted due to rain and the target was revised to 214 in 24 overs. England had no choice but to lash out, but were bowled out for a paltry 104 in the process.
Player of the match: Hugh Weibgen (120 off 126)
Australia vs West Indies ends without result
In the de facto knockout match between Australia and the West Indies, Reign played spoilsport and the points were shared in the Kimberley, giving Weibgen a place in the semi-finals.
In difficult circumstances, Sam Constas emerged as Australia's lone warrior, producing 108 resilient runs to lead his team to a total of 227/8.
The match promised to be an exciting showdown, but unfortunately the match against West Indies was suspended due to rain at 24/2. Unfortunately, they could not play any further and as a result Australia advanced to the semi-finals.
Australia beat Pakistan by 1 wicket
The second semi-final of the 2024 Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup between Australia and Pakistan unfolded as a memorable match that will be etched in memories for years to come.
Tom Straker ran through Pakistan's batting line-up, leaving them in disarray at 79/5, before Azan Awais and Arafat Minhas came to Pakistan's rescue with solid fielding for the first time in half a century.
Straker came back for more victims and beat Pakistan for 179 with figures of 6/24, the best bowling performance in an U19 boys CWC semi-final or final.
It looked like a routine chase for Australia, but 15-year-old Ali Raza scored a 33-run opener before causing havoc. Harry Dixon was the only player to make a significant contribution to the top order with 50 points.
In 102/5, when Minhas scored a goal to get his team back into the match, Oliver Peake and Tom Campbell united and threatened to take the game away from Pakistan.
Campbell's dismissal triggered the collapse, with Australia at 164/9 and still needing 16 points for victory.
In a nerve-wracking ending, the match was decided in the final over when an inside edge from Ruff McMillan's bat took him to the boundary beyond Ubaid Shah's desperate dive, prompting wild Australian celebrations.