Palghar, Feb. 6 -- There were scenes of celebrations, ecstacy and absolute jubilation at young batter Ayush Mhatre's residence following his ICC Under-19 World Cup triumph as a captain, which is also India's record-extending sixth title.

Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and RS Ambrish were among the top players as India first climbed a mountainous total of 411/9 and then managed to contain England to 311 all-out despite a counter-attacking century by Caleb Falconer. Mhatre, who was having an off-colour season for the most part, came in clutch with fiery half-centuries in the semifinal and final, leading his team from the front.

Close family and friends were watching the match in Palghar, cheering India's good moments, chanting 'Ganpati Bappa...