India achieved a significant victory over England, winning by 100 runs in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. This marks India’s sixth title, extending their record. The match took place at the Harare Sports Club, showcasing India’s strong batting and effective bowling.
After winning the toss, India chose to bat first, setting a challenging total that put England on the back foot right away.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s impressive century fuels India’s strong total
India’s batting was led by a remarkable performance from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored 175 runs off 80 balls. His aggressive batting dismantled the England bowling unit, helping India reach a total of 411 for 9 in 50 overs.
Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed a steady 53, maintaining stability after early wickets fell. Other key scores came from Abhigyan Kundu (40), Kanishk Chouhan (37 not out), and Vedant Trivedi (32), keeping the run rate high throughout.
England’s bowlers struggled, with only Sebastian Morgan, Alex Green, and James Minto managing to take wickets, but they conceded a lot of runs.
England’s response falters despite Caleb Falconer’s efforts
Chasing a target of 412, England faced immense pressure from India’s strong bowling attack. They lost early wickets, and although Ben Dawkins and Ben Mayes started aggressively, they could not build a lasting foundation.
Caleb Falconer was the highlight of England’s innings, scoring 115 runs and showing grit in the middle order. Unfortunately, he lacked support from his teammates as wickets fell regularly.
India’s bowlers executed their strategies well, preventing England from forming consistent partnerships. RS Ambrish led the attack with three important wickets, breaking down England’s lower order. Kanishk Chouhan and Deepesh Devendran also provided vital support, helping to bowl England out for 311 in 40.2 overs.
This disciplined bowling performance highlighted India’s depth and preparation, key traits of a champion team throughout the tournament.
