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India Clinches ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
India Clinches ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
In a performance that will be etched in the history of age-group cricket, India clinched their record-extending sixth ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at the Harare Sports Club on February 6, 2026.
Driven by a generational talent in 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the "Boys in Blue" dominated the summit clash from start to finish, reaffirming India's status as the powerhouse of youth cricket.
Match Summary: The Suryavanshi Storm
After winning the toss and electing to bat, India posted a mammoth 411/9 in their 50 overs—the highest total ever recorded in a U-19 World Cup final.
The highlight of the day was Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s breathtaking 175 off 80 balls. His innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, featuring 15 sixes and 15 boundaries. This knock now stands as the highest individual score in a U-19 World Cup final, surpassing Unmukt Chand's 111* in 2012.
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India’s Innings: 411/9 (50 overs)
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 175 (80)
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Ayush Mhatre (C): 53 (51)
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England’s Response: 311 all out (40.2 overs)
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Caleb Falconer: 115 (67)
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RS Ambrish: 3/56
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Despite a valiant, fighting century from England's Caleb Falconer, the target proved insurmountable. India’s disciplined bowling unit, led by RS Ambrish, kept chipping away at the wickets to bundle England out for 311.
Tournament Statistics & Facts
The 16th edition of the tournament, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, saw several records tumble:
Key Player Stats
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Category
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Player
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Statistics
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Most Runs
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Ben Mayes (England)
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444 runs
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Player of the Tournament
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India)
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439 runs & record final 175
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Most Wickets
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Manny Lumsden (England)
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16 wickets
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Highest Score (Final)
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India)
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175 (80)
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India's Road to the 6th Star
India remained undefeated throughout the tournament. Their sixth title adds to their previous triumphs in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.
Did You Know? Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 14 years old, became the first player in history to hit over 100 sixes in the age-group format and recorded the second-fastest century in U-19 World Cup history (55 balls) during the final.
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