India U19 World Cup wins increased to six, as India won the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final by beating England by 100 runs. The match was decided by the 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed a brutal 175 runs off 80 balls. He hit 15 fours and 15 sixes, and it became the highest individual score ever in a U19 World Cup final.
Captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53 off 51 balls as India flew to 100 in 13.2 overs and 150 in 17.1 overs. After Vaibhav got out, the middle order kept the scoring going. Kanishk Chouhan then finished the innings in style with an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls, taking India past 400 and setting England a massive target of 412.
In the chase, England lost Joe Moores early to R.S. Ambrish, but Ben Mayes and Ben Dawkins put on a solid 74-run stand. Mayes scored 45 off 28 balls, while Dawkins continued with captain Thomas Rew, who hit a quick 31 off 18 before getting out to Kanishk Chouhan.
The match swung India’s way when England suddenly collapsed, losing four wickets in just two overs and slipping from 174/3 to 177/7. Caleb Falconer then fought hard with a brilliant 115 off 67 balls, including nine fours and seven sixes. He added 92 runs with James Minto (28 off 41), but the target was too big.
In the end, Chouhan dismissed Falconer, and India sealed a dominant 100-run win. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match for his historic 175. This title also added Ayush Mhatre to the list of India’s U19 World Cup-winning captains after Mohammed Kaif, Virat Kohli, Unmukt Chand, Prithvi Shaw, and Yash Dhull.
List of India U19 World Cup Wins
India U19 World Cup Wins: India has won the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup a total of six times.
India completely outplayed England to win the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, lifting the trophy for a record sixth time. The final was played at the Harare Sports Club, and India won by a massive 100 runs. Vaibhav played the innings of the tournament, smashing 175 runs off 80 balls, which became the highest individual score ever in a U19 World Cup final.
India’s most recent U19 World Cup title before 2026 came in the 2022 final, where they defeated England by 4 wickets at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. England were bowled out for 189, and India chased it with 195/6. England’s top scorer was James Rew with 95, but India’s Raj Bawa turned the match with 5/31, earning him Player of the Match.
In the 2018 final, India dominated Australia by winning by 8 wickets at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Australia made 216, and India comfortably chased it with 220/2. Manjot Kalra played the match-winning knock with 101 off 102 balls*, and he was also named Player of the Match.
India’s 2012 final win also came against Australia, where they won by 6 wickets at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville, Queensland. Australia scored 225/8, but India chased it with 227/4. Captain Unmukt Chand starred with a brilliant 111 off 130 balls*, which made him Player of the Match.
In the 2008 final, India defeated South Africa by 12 runs (D/L method) at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur. India were all out for 159, and South Africa were restricted to 103/8 in a rain-reduced chase. Ajitesh Argal was the key bowler with 2/7, and he won Player of the Match.
India’s first U19 World Cup title came in the 2000 final, where they beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Sri Lanka made 178, and India chased it successfully with 180/4. Reetinder Sodhi finished the chase with 39 off 43 balls* and was named Player of the Match.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2026 | India | England |
| 2022 | India | England |
| 2018 | India | Australia |
| 2012 | India | Australia |
| 2008 | India | South Africa |
| 2000 | India | Sri Lanka |
FAQs
Q. Who did India beat in the 2026 U19 World Cup final?
A. India beat England in the 2026 U19 World Cup final.
Q. Who was the Player of the Match in the 2026 final?
A. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was Player of the Match.
Q. Who captained India in the 2026 U19 World Cup final?
A. Ayush Mhatre captained India in the 2026 U19 World Cup final.
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