In pursuit of a record-extending sixth title, the Indian U-19 team will bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched summit clash of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Friday.

India’s successful chase of a massive total to humble Afghanistan in the semi-final where skipper Ayush Mhatre and opener Aaron George finally produced innings of substance, augurs well for the five-time champions. They now face another unbeaten team in England.