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India Clinches U-19 World Cup 2026 with Stunning Victory
India’s Dominant Performance
In a stunning display of skill and strategy, India has emerged victorious against England in the U-19 World Cup 2026, clinching the title by a commanding margin of 100 runs. The match took place on February 6 at the Harare Sports Club Stadium, where the Indian team showcased their cricketing prowess.
Choosing to bat first, India posted an imposing total of 411 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The spotlight was on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 14-year-old sensation, who delivered an explosive performance, notching up a remarkable 175 runs off just 80 balls. His innings included 15 fours and 15 sixes, demonstrating his dominance over the English bowling attack.
England’s Response
In retaliation, England faced the daunting target but fell short, being bowled out for 311 runs in 40.2 overs. The standout performance for England came from Caleb Falconer, who fought valiantly for his team, scoring 115 runs off 67 balls, with nine boundaries and seven sixes.
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1st | 411 | 9 | 50 |
| England | 2nd | 311 | all out | 40.2 |
Celebrations and Accolades
With this victory, India has secured its sixth title in the U-19 World Cup history. The cricketing community has showered praises on the young team, including former captain Virat Kohli, who expressed his admiration through a heartfelt message on X post-match. Current T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, also took to Instagram to congratulate the team on their outstanding achievement.
Post-match, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was rightly awarded the Player of the Match for his remarkable innings. Moreover, he was also given the Player of the Tournament award after scoring a total of 439 runs in 7 innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49, which included three fifties and a century.
Looking Forward
This win marks a significant milestone for Indian cricket and offers a glimpse of promising talents for the future. As cricket fans celebrate this thrilling triumph, the young stars of the team are set to inspire a new generation of cricketers.
