Cricket has always been more than a sport in India. It is emotion, memory, and a shared celebration that travels from crowded gullies to roaring stadiums. Every generation waits for the next wave of stars, wondering who will carry the legacy forward. The ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 final turned into a historic moment as India once again showed why their U19 team is considered one of the strongest in world cricket. India defeated England by 100 runs in the final held at the Harare Sports Club on February 6, 2026, claiming a record-extending sixth title.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 final: India defeat England by 100 runs:
India clinched the U19 Cricket World Cup title for a record-extending sixth time, beating England by 100 runs in the U19 World Cup 2026 final in Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday. After winning the toss, India chose to bat and recovered from an early wicket to seize control of the match.
The final belonged to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed a breathtaking 175 off 80 balls, including 15 fours and 15 sixes. His knock set the record for the highest individual score in an Under-19 World Cup final. He also brought up his century in just 55 balls, becoming the second-fastest centurion in the tournament’s history.
Captain Ayush Mhatre supported the charge with a quick 53, and the pair helped India race past key milestones early in the innings. India eventually piled up a towering 411/9 in 50 overs, one of the most imposing totals ever seen in a U-19 World Cup final.
England fought back with Caleb Falconer’s 115 off 67 balls, but the steep target proved too much. The team were bowled out for 311, sealing India’s emphatic victory and marking the largest win margin in runs in a U-19 World Cup final.
List of India’s wins in Under-19 World Cup:
With this triumph, India now hold six Under-19 World Cup titles, the most by any nation.
Winning years:
- 2000
- 2008
- 2012
- 2018
- 2022
- 2026
The 2026 win will be remembered for:
- Highest individual score in a U-19 World Cup final: 175.
- India’s 411/9 became one of the biggest totals in a final.
- Record sixth title for India.
- Biggest victory margin in a final by runs.
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