IND vs ENG U19 Today Match Highlights World Cup 2026 Final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Bowlers Shine As India Beat England by 100 Runs to Clinch Record Sixth Title

England’s chase began positively, with Ben Dawkins, Ben Mayes, and captain Thomas Rew keeping pace early on. However, Rew’s dismissal sparked a dramatic collapse, with four wickets falling for just three runs. Caleb Falconer and James Minto tried to revive hopes with a 92-run stand, but the task proved too steep. Falconer fought till the end with a valiant 115 off 67 balls, falling as the last wicket.

Chasing 412 in a World Cup final was always a daunting task, and despite a spirited fight, England eventually fell short as India sealed their third title in eight years. After winning the toss, Ayush Mhatre opted to bat, backing his side on a good surface — and India delivered in style.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi led the charge with a breathtaking 175 off 80 balls, tearing into the England attack from the outset with fearless strokeplay. Strong support around him helped India surge past the 400 mark.

There’s a brief pause as the third umpire checks for a bump ball. Tension builds… OUT flashes on the big screen — it’s clean! The celebrations resume as the Indian players rush in, some even grabbing stumps as souvenirs. Falconer drops to his haunches, heartbroken after a heroic effort. What an innings from him. The players exchange handshakes as India seal a historic triumph.

WICKET! Kanishk Chouhan delivers the final blow and India erupt in Harare. Caleb Falconer’s brave and brilliant knock comes to an end on 115, and England fall 100 runs short. INDIA ARE THE CHAMPIONS! India U19 (411/9) beat England U19 (311) by 100 runs in Harare

HUNDRED! Off comes the helmet as he raises his bat and salutes the crowd, even kissing the badge in celebration. It may not be a match-winning knock and could be overshadowed by Sooryavanshi’s brilliance, but this has been a superb innings. England were struggling when he arrived, and he’s kept them in the fight. It’s a fullish ball angled in, Falconer shuffles across and uses his bottom hand to whip it over deep square leg for six to bring up a memorable century England U19 307/9 in 40 overs vs India U19 (411/9) in Harare

OUT! Ben Dawkins out for 66, Ayush Mhatre strikes in his very first over! England have lost their best batter of the evening and India are not in control. It’s tossed up full outside off, and Ben Dawkins backs away to loft it cleanly. He times it well, but finds Khilan at extra cover, who dives to his left to take a sharp catch. Brilliant hands, and he casually tosses the ball away in celebration. Another well-hit shot, another wicket. England U19 174/4 in 20.5 overs vs India U19 in Harare

FIFTY! Ben Dawkins scored a crucial half-century in the big final, this is good batting from the England opener. SIX! Dawkins gets forward and lofts flat, it has the elevation to clear the boundary straight down the ground. When it’s there, these England batters are going for it. ENG U19 158/3 in 19 overs vs IND U19 (411/9)

OUT! Kanishk Chouhan gets the big fish as England lose their captain, Thomas Rew (31). Big blow for England! Rew was batting beautifully and he must be feeling gutted for this one. He came down the track and gave it straight to the fielder at extra-cover and India captain, Ayush Mhatre makes no mistake. ENG U19 142/3 in 18 overs vs IND U19 (411/9) in Harare

Ben Mayes and Ben Dawkins are ensuring that England do not give up too soon in this all-to-play-for contest against India, showing real courage in Harare. In the last four overs, England have scored 45 runs to strengthen their case in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 final.

Can they maintain the momentum, or will India find a breakthrough? Let’s find out. England U19 86/1 in 12 overs vs India U19 in Harare

Welcome back for the chase! India gather in a quick huddle — Sooryavanshi wearing a broad smile, while Mhatre delivers the pep talk. Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores are out in the middle for England, with Dawkins on strike. RS Ambrish will open the attack for India. Let’s see how this unfolds.

The 14-year-old lit up the Harare final with a sensational 175 off 80 balls. After a cautious start, he unleashed a flurry of boundaries, first in a 142-run stand with Ayush Mhatre for the second wicket, and then a blistering 89-run partnership for the third. He looked set for something even bigger before falling. 

India finish on a massive 411 for 9 — the highest total of the U19 World Cup 2026. They raced to 250 for 2 in the first 25 overs before adding 161 for 7 in the second half, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brilliance at the heart of the innings.

OUT! Sebastian Morgan gets the crucial wicket Abhigyan Kundu (40). Kundu goes for the cheeky lap off a full toss, but mistimes it badly and scoops it straight into the air. It’s a simple catch at short fine, and Albert calmly jogs back to complete it. The end of a breezy cameo. IND U19 367/6 in 45 overs vs ENG U19 in Harare

Ohhh! Vihaan Malhotra would be disappointed. He got the start and would have looked to capitalise on it. The left-hander played one in the air but is caught by Dawkins for 30 off 36.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looked in sublime touch as he hammered a mammoth 175 off 80 deliveries. The left-handed batter would be disappointed as he didn’t get to a double century. Nevertheless, he has set the tone for a big total now

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in form today, currently at 155. 

Vedant Trivedi comes up next for India. Vaibhav scores 100. 

Another over, another SIX and FOUR. 3 Sixes and one FOUR. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes TWO Sixes in this Farhan Ahmed’s Over. Drinks break.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre take India to 100. Vaibhav is at 57, Ayush at 38. 

WICKET! England strike early as Aaron George departs cheaply. He had survived a similar drive earlier, but not this time. Not quite full enough, George plays on the up, opens the face, and chips it straight to backward point. Mayes reacts quickly, bends to his right, and takes a sharp two-handed catch. Big breakthrough for England! India U19 20/1 in 4 overs vs England U19 in Harare

FOUR! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets off the mark in style. No big footwork, just brilliant hand-eye coordination. Alex Green overpitches outside off, offers width, and Sooryavanshi crunches the drive through extra cover for a classy boundary.

Aaron George and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are out in the middle, with George on strike. Sebastian Morgan will open the attack.

England form a quick huddle before taking the field, looking relaxed with smiles on a few faces. Morgan has the new ball and is at the top of his mark. Everything is set — we’re ready to roll.

TOSS TIME! Ayush Mhatre calls it right at the toss as India decided to bat first against England in the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup final in Harare.

India’s journey to the final has been driven by teamwork rather than individual dominance — reflected in the fact that no player features in the tournament’s top five run-scorers or wicket-takers. Yet, whenever the team has needed a hero, someone has delivered. Abhigyan Kundu starred against Bangladesh, Vedant Trivedi stepped up versus Pakistan, while Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George registered crucial centuries.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has impressed with three fifties, captain Ayush Mhatre and Kanishk Chouhan have contributed with both bat and ball, and Khilan Patel and Henil Patel have led India’s bowling attack, underlining the squad’s collective strength.

From 2016 to 2026, India’s Under-19 team has reached the World Cup final in six consecutive editions — a remarkable feat that underlines the depth and strength of Indian cricket. This sustained success is no accident. It is the result of a robust age-group system, clear pathways to the senior level, and intense competition for every place in the squad.

Hello and welcome to our live cricket coverage of the big final, India take on England in a winner-takes-all battle at the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 in Harare on a fabulous Friday. Gear up, fasten your belts, we are in for a cracker of a contest!