India have clinched the U19 Cricket World Cup title for a record sixth time, beating England by 100 runs in the final of the U-19 World Cup 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, last evening.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, India were propelled by a stunning, record-breaking masterclass from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored 175 off just 80 balls. Skipper Ayush Mhatre contributed a crucial 53, while Abhigyan Kundu added 40, guiding India to a massive total of 411 for nine in the stipulated 50 overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. For England, James Minto claimed three wickets, while Sebastian Morgan and Alex Green took two wickets each, and Manny Lumsden picked up one.
Chasing India’s imposing target of 412, England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs. Caleb Falconer top-scored for England with 115, supported by Ben Dawkins’ 66. India’s bowlers then sealed the victory, with RS Ambrish taking three wickets, Deepesh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan two wickets each, and Khilan Patel and Ayush Mhatre picking up a wicket apiece.
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