The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final is taking place at the Harare Sports Club, featuring a rematch of the 2022 title game between five-time champions India and a strong England team. This match promises to be exciting, showcasing India’s tactical play against England’s aggressive style.
India U19 has been outstanding in the tournament, making it to their sixth straight final. Captained by Ayush Mhatre, the team has combined powerful batting with disciplined bowling. They set a record by chasing down 311 runs in the semifinals against Afghanistan, highlighted by Aaron George scoring a century and Vaibhav Suryavanshi leading in runs with his attacking play.
Under the leadership of Thomas Rew, England U19 displayed resilience in their semifinal win over Australia. Their bowling strength, led by top wicket-taker Manny Lumsden, pairs well with a middle-order lineup that can recover from tough beginnings. England seeks their first U19 title in nearly three decades, making them a formidable competitor in this final.
Match Details: ENG vs IND, U19 World Cup 2026 Final
- Date and Time: February 06, 1:00 pm IST | 9:30 am Local | 7:30 am GMT
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Head-to-Head Record in U19s
Matches played: 55 | England wins: 13 | India wins: 41 | No result/Tied: 1
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Harare has provided good support for bowlers throughout the tournament. Fast bowlers like Manny Lumsden and Henil Patel can expect swing and bounce during the first 10 overs. As the game continues, the pitch may slow down, allowing spinners such as Mohamed Enaan (India) and Farhan Ahmed (England) to play a larger role. The average first-innings score is around 240–250, but teams have shown they can chase over 300 runs.
Squads
England U19: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (c & wk), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq
India U19: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh
Match Prediction: ENG vs IND, U19 World Cup 2026 Final
Case 1:
- England wins the toss and fields first
- India powerplay score: 50-60
- India total score: 290-300
Case 2:
- India wins the toss and fields first
- England powerplay score: 40-50
- England total score: 260-270
Match result: Team bowling first likely to win.