India achieved a 100-run victory over England in the final of the U19 Men’s World Cup on February 6. This marked India’s sixth win of the global trophy. While chasing 411, England was bowled out for 311 runs. Caleb Falconer was the standout batsman, scoring 115 off 67 balls, which included 9 fours and 7 sixes. Ben Dawkins also contributed with 66 runs from 56 balls, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes.
For India, RS Ambrish was the top bowler, earning three wickets, while Deepesh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan took two wickets each.
Earlier, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls, putting England’s chances of victory in jeopardy. He hit 15 fours and 15 sixes. Captain Ayush Mhatre added a half-century, helping India reach a total of 411/9 in 50 overs.
James Minto was impressive with the ball for England, claiming three wickets. Sebastian Morgan and Alex Green each took two wickets.
Match Overview – India vs England, February 6
England struggled against Suryavanshi, who brought the score to 251/2 in just 25.2 overs before being dismissed. He formed a crucial 140-run partnership with Mhatre for the second wicket. By the time England lost their seventh wicket with only 177 runs on the board, the match outcome was nearly decided.
Player of the Match – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Suryavanshi was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Player of the Tournament – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
He was also recognized as Player of the Tournament, having scored 439 runs in 7 innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49, including 1 century and three fifties.
How the Match Was Won
India’s total of 411 proved too high for England, who faltered at 7 wickets down with less than 200 runs on the board, sealing India’s victory.
Reactions and Post-Match Insights
Vaibhav Suryavanshi expressed his joy over the team’s win and his performance, stating, “I can’t express my feelings. We worked hard for 7-8 months, and I dedicate my Player of the Match to the support staff. I believed in my abilities.”
India captain Ayush Mhatre praised his team’s efforts: “It’s a memorable night for us. The players executed our plans well. We know Vaibhav is an excellent batter. Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur won the World Cup, and now we’ve done it too.”
England’s captain Thomas Rew commented on their defeat: “It was challenging when Vaibhav was batting well. The batting effort was commendable. We fell short, but it was a good experience.”
FAQs – India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 Final Player of the Match
Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in the final on February 6?
A1: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was awarded Player of the Match for his impressive innings.
Q2: What were Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s main stats?
A2: He scored 175 runs off 80 balls, including 15 fours and 15 sixes.
Q3: Who won the U19 World Cup 2026 Final?
A3: India won by 100 runs.
