India defeated South Africa by 12 runs (D/L method) in the Under-19 World Cup final on March 2, 2008. India, led by Virat Kohli, posted 159 in 45.4 overs driven by Tanmay Srivastava 46(74). South Africa needed 116 runs in 25 overs in a rain-delayed match but were restricted to 103-8, with India pacer Ajitesh Argal recording figures of 2-7.