Mhatre came in clutch just when he needed, and Suryavanshi saved his best for the absolute last, treating the crowd to a scintillating 80-ball 175, breaking record books with each stroke, registering the second-fastest U19 World Cup ton and the most sixes in a U19 WC innings with a total of
After electing to bat first, India posted a record-breaking 411/9, powered by a scintillating 175-run innings from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed 15 fours and 15 sixes off just 80 balls. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 off 51 balls, while Abhigyan Kundu added a brisk 40 off 31 balls
Mhatre's clutch half-century and Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive, stroke-filled 175 in 80 balls, with 15 fours and 15 sixes justfied the hype around the duo while the other stars in the team also delivered to first take India to a record-breaking 411/9, then defending it and leaving England
Speaking after the historic win, India U19 all-rounder Kanishk Chouhan said, "I will try and keep doing well and want to contribute to the team as much as I can. Sir (Kanitkar) just told me to be calm and do my role well, not think about the score. We knew they would come hard at us; 700 run
Suryavanshi's sensational 175 in 80 balls, with 15 fours and 15 sixes, outclassed a valiant century by Caleb Falconer as the rising Bihar star saved his best for the very last, powering India to a match-winning total of 411/9. England fell 100 runs short, courtesy a collapse from 142/2 to 17
Suryavanshi's 80-ball 175, decorated with 15 fours and 15 sixes, not only shattered records, but also powered India to a mountain-like target of 412 runs in the final of the U19 World Cup against England.
The 14-year-old destructive batter hammered the fastest 150 of the tournament to set the Indian team in the driving seat as they look to defend a big total of 411 runs in the title clash.
India Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bat first against England Under-19 in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final on Friday at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
A calm, composed century from George and a blazing half-century from Suryavanshi, highlighting a stark contrast in batting approaches, led Team India to their sixth-straight U19 World Cup final and an overall record-breaking 10th appearance in the title clash of the marquee age-group tour
India's U19 dominance continued as a masterclass century from Aaron George and power-packed fifties from star batting duo of Vaibhav Suryavanshi took India to the final of the U19 WC against England scheduled for Friday.
This was also the highest successful run-chase for India in U19 ODIs, bettering 304 against England in Taunton in 2002. India also reached their 10th U19 World Cup final, the most for any team, followed by Australia with six in 16 editions of this tournament.
After securing a historic win against Afghanistan in the second semifinal of the ongoing ICC Men's U19 World Cup, India captain Ayush Mhatre said that they will give their 110 per cent during the summit clash against England.