India won their sixth Under-19 World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, on February 6, 2026. This victory extends India’s record as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
The match belonged to 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who played an amazing innings of 175 runs from just 80 balls—the highest score ever made in a U19 World Cup final. His brilliant batting helped India reach 411 runs. England fought back with Caleb Falconer’s century but could only score 311 runs, losing by 100 runs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Performance in U19 Cricket World Cup Final
Youngest Star Delivers Highest Individual Score in U19 World Cup Final History
Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunned the cricket world with a breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls, the highest individual score ever in a U19 World Cup final. The teenage sensation struck 15 fours and 15 sixes, reaching his century in 55 balls—the second-fastest in tournament history.
Dominant Display Earns Top Honors
Sooryavanshi accelerated to 150 runs off merely 67 deliveries, including a devastating 27-run over off England’s Ralphie Albert. His match-winning knock earned him Player of the Match and Player of the Series honors (439 runs, 1 wicket). He built crucial partnerships of 142 runs with captain Ayush Mhatre and 89 runs with Vedant Trivedi before his dismissal in the 26th over at 251/3.
India’s Dominant Batting Display Sets U19 World Cup Final Record
Winning the toss, captain Ayush Mhatre elected to bat first. Despite an early setback with Aaron George’s dismissal by Alex Green, India launched a relentless assault. Mhatre led from the front with a solid 53 off 51 balls before the middle order capitalized on the strong foundation.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 175 | 80 | 218.75 |
| Ayush Mhatre (c) | 53 | 51 | 103.92 |
| Vedant Trivedi | 32 | 36 | 88.89 |
| Vihaan Malhotra | 30 | 36 | 83.33 |
| Abhigyan Kundu | 40 | 31 | 129.03 |
| Kanishk Chouhan* | 37 | 20 | 185.00 |
Kanishk Chouhan provided a finishing flourish with an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls. India surpassed the 400-run mark, posting a monumental 411/9 in 50 overs—the highest total ever recorded in a U19 World Cup final—setting England a daunting target of 412 runs.
Falconer’s Century Falls Short in U19 World Cup 2026 Final
England’s chase started badly with Joe Moores dismissed early by R.S. Ambrish. Ben Mayes (45 off 28) and Ben Dawkins (66) steadied the innings with a 74-run partnership, while captain Thomas Rew scored a quick 31 off 18 balls.
England collapsed from 174/3 to 177/7 in just two overs. Caleb Falconer battled hard with 115 off 67 balls, adding 92 runs with James Minto (28), but England were all out for 311 in 40.2 overs. R.S. Ambrish took 3/56.
India Won Sixth U19 World Cup Title
Captain Ayush Mhatre praised his team’s dominant performance as India claimed their sixth U19 World Cup title. Sooryavanshi’s stellar display silenced critics and highlighted India’s strength in youth cricket. England, in their first final since 2022, fought hard but fell short. India continues their legacy of excellence in developing cricket’s future stars.
