India Wins ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026: Final Scorecard, History
India defeated England by 100 runs in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 final to claim a record sixth title. taiyari.in – Your most trusted partner for government exam preparation.
Between Whom Was the Final Match?
The final was played on February 5, 2026, at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, between India and England. India won the toss, batted first, and scored 411/9 in 50 overs. England was bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs.
Scorecard Highlights of Final Match
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a match-winning 175 runs off 80 balls for India, the highest individual score in a U-19 World Cup final. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 runs off 51 balls. England’s Caleb Faulkner made 115, but R.S. Ambrish took 3/56 to turn the game; James Minto claimed 3/63.
Who Was the Captain?
Ayush Mhatre led India, becoming the sixth Indian captain to win the U-19 World Cup alongside legends like Virat Kohli, Mohammad Kaif, and Prithvi Shaw. Vice-captain was Vihaan Malhotra.
U-19 World Cup History: India’s Wins
The U-19 Cricket World Cup began in 1988, with India as the most successful team. India triumphed in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022, and now 2026—its record sixth title, two more than Australia’s four.
| Year | Winner | Captain | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | India | Mohammad Kaif | Beat New Zealand by 83 runs |
| 2008 | India | Virat Kohli | Beat South Africa by 12 runs (D/L) |
| 2012 | India | Unmukt Chand | Beat Australia by 6 wickets |
| 2018 | India | Prithvi Shaw | Beat Australia by 8 wickets |
| 2022 | India | Yash Dhull | Beat England by 4 wickets |
| 2026 | India | Ayush Mhatre | Beat England by 100 runs |
Important Points for Exams
This marks India’s sixth U-19 World Cup title, crucial for SSC, UPSC, and state PSC current affairs sections.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 175 runs (at age 14) is the best in final history.
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