The ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 ended with a bang. India Under-19 hammered England Under-19 by 100 runs in the Final at Harare on February 6. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show with a record-breaking 175 off just 80 balls, smashing 15 fours and 15 sixes. His knock powered India to a massive 411/9 in 50 overs, and England never came close despite Caleb Falconer’s brave century of 115 off 67 balls.
For England, Falconer gave it everything with 9 fours and 7 sixes, and Ben Dawkins chipped in with a solid 66 off 56 balls. James Minto picked up 3 wickets for 63 runs. Still, it was not enough for England, as a middle-order collapse from 174/4 to 177/7 killed their chase and handed India a comfortable victory.
Match Summary: England U-19 vs India U-19
Here is the complete match summary of this dominant U-19 World Cup Final:
| Details | Information |
| India Under-19s Score | 411/9 (50 overs) |
| England Under-19s Score | 311 all out (40.2 overs) |
| Match Result | India Under-19 won by 100 runs |
| Best Batting (IND) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 175 off 80 balls (15 fours, 15 sixes) |
| Best Batting (ENG) | Caleb Falconer – 115 off 67 balls (9 fours, 7 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (IND) | RS Ambrish – 3/56 in 9 overs (Econ: 6.22) |
| Best Bowling (ENG) | James Minto – 3/63 in 8 overs (Econ: 7.87) |
| Best Fielder | Khilan Patel (IND) – 3 catches |
| Player of the Match | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) – 175 (80) |
India batted first after winning the toss at Harare. The decision paid off right away as Sooryavanshi went on a rampage from ball one. He and captain Ayush Mhatre (53 off 51) put together a 142-run second-wicket stand that broke the back of England’s bowling. India posted 411/9, the highest-ever total in a U-19 World Cup Final, and England’s chase fell apart despite Falconer’s lone fight.
India Under-19s Innings: 411/9 in 50 Overs
India lost opener Aaron George early for 9, caught by Mayes off Alex Green in the 4th over. But that only brought Sooryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre together, and the pair took England’s bowling apart from the start.
The powerplay produced 79 runs for 1 wicket. Sooryavanshi raced to his fifty off just 32 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes. India reached 100 in 13.2 overs and 150 in 17.1 overs. Mhatre brought up his own fifty off 50 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes. The second-wicket pair added 142 runs before Mhatre fell for 53, caught by Mayes off Green, with the score at 162.
Sooryavanshi then shifted gears even higher. He reached his century off 55 balls, smashing 8 fours and 8 sixes to reach the milestone. The 150 came up off 71 balls with 12 fours and 13 sixes. India crossed 200 in just 21.4 overs, and Sooryavanshi showed no signs of stopping. He finally departed for 175, caught by wicketkeeper Rew off Lumsden, with the score at 251 in the 26th over. His knock of 175 off 80 balls at a strike rate of 218.75 will go down as one of the greatest innings in U-19 World Cup history.
After Sooryavanshi’s exit, India’s middle order kept scoring at a solid rate. Vedant Trivedi (32 off 36) and Vihaan Malhotra (30 off 36) added steady runs. Abhigyan Kundu smashed 40 off 31 balls with 6 fours and a six, keeping the pressure on England’s tired bowlers.
The late surge came from Kanishk Chouhan, who did not get out on 37 off just 20 balls at a strike rate of 185. India faced a slow over-rate penalty from over 48.1, needing an extra fielder inside the circle. They still crossed 400 in the 50th over and finished on 411/9, setting England a target of 412. James Minto was England’s best bowler with 3/63, while Alex Green and Sebastian Morgan picked up 2 wickets each. Farhan Ahmed (0/77) and Ralphie Albert (0/66) went wicketless despite bowling their full 10 overs each.
England Under-19s Chase: 311 All Out in 40.2 Overs
England came out with purpose, needing 412 to win. Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores put on 64 runs in the powerplay from 10 overs, losing just 1 wicket. Moores fell for 17, bowled by RS Ambrish in the 5th over, but Dawkins looked solid from the start.
Ben Mayes joined Dawkins, and they pushed the chase forward nicely. England reached 100 in 13.4 overs and 150 in 18.4 overs. Mayes scored a quick-fire 45 off 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes before Henil Patel caught him off Khilan Patel at 142 in the 18th over. Captain Thomas Rew came in and played an aggressive cameo of 31 off 18 balls with 4 fours and a six, but Kanishk Chouhan had him caught by Mhatre.
Dawkins brought up his fifty off 49 balls with 6 fours and 1 six. He eventually fell for a well-made 66 off 56 balls, caught by Khilan Patel off Mhatre, making the score 174/4. Then everything fell apart. Ralphie Albert went for a duck, run out by Khilan Patel and Kundu. Farhan Ahmed (1) and Sebastian Morgan (0) fell in quick succession to Deepesh Devendran, and suddenly England crashed from 174/4 to 177/7. Three wickets fell for just 3 runs in the space of 1.2 overs.
Caleb Falconer, though, refused to give up. He walked in and launched a sensational counter-attack that kept the Harare crowd on the edge of their seats. Falconer smashed his fifty off just 26 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes. He kept swinging hard and reached his century off 63 balls, hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes. His partnership with James Minto (28 off 41) for the 8th wicket added 92 runs and gave England a glimmer of hope.
But the required rate kept climbing, and the tail could not hold on. Minto fell for 28, caught by substitute fielder Mohamed Enaan off Ambrish. Lumsden managed just 3 before Ambrish struck again. Falconer was the last man out for 115 off 67 balls with 9 fours and 7 sixes, caught by Khilan Patel off Chouhan. England were all out for 311 in 40.2 overs, losing by 100 runs. RS Ambrish was India’s best bowler with 3/56 in 9 overs, while Kanishk Chouhan (2/63) and Deepesh Devendran (2/64) picked up 2 wickets each.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Steals the Show
The young Indian opener put in a match-winning performance:
- With the bat: 175 off 80 balls (15 fours, 15 sixes) at SR 218.75
- 150 of his 175 runs came in boundaries alone
Sooryavanshi set the tone right from ball one. He reached 50 off 32 balls, 100 off 55 balls, and 150 off 71 balls. His 142-run partnership with Mhatre for the second wicket broke the back of England’s bowling attack. The way he dominated every bowler, whether pace or spin, showed maturity well beyond his years. His innings laid the foundation for India’s massive total and made the chase nearly impossible. When the game needed a hero, Sooryavanshi stepped up and delivered one of the greatest knocks in U-19 cricket history.
Conclusion: India won their 6th U19 World Cup Title
India clinched the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 title with this dominant 100-run victory in Harare. The win showed the depth of India’s cricketing talent pipeline. Sooryavanshi, Mhatre, Ambrish, and the entire bowling unit all played their parts in a complete team performance. England, despite losing heavily, can take pride in Falconer’s stunning 115 and the fighting spirit they showed through the middle overs.
This Final gave fans everything: a record-breaking knock, a brave century in a losing cause, a dramatic middle-order collapse, and over 700 runs scored across both innings. India proved once again why they are the most successful team in U-19 World Cup history.
