India defeated England by 100 runs in the final of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 at Harare Sports Club, Harare, to secure their sixth title.
Batting first, India posted 411 for 9 in 50 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 runs off 80 balls, including 15 fours and 15 sixes. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 runs. Suryavanshi and Mhatre added 142 runs for the second wicket. Suryavanshi then shared an 89-run partnership for the third wicket with Vedant Trivedi. After Suryavanshi’s dismissal, India added a further 160 runs to finish on 411 for 9.
In reply, England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs. Caleb Falkner scored 115 runs off 67 balls. James Minto took three wickets for England, while Sebastian Morgan and Alex Green claimed two wickets each.
India’s total of 411 for 9 was the highest score in an Under-19 World Cup final, surpassing England’s previous tournament record of 404 against Scotland. With this victory, India added to their earlier Under-19 World Cup titles won in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022.
