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India wins the Under-19 Cricket World Cup for a record sixth time! 🇮🇳🏆

The Indian Under-19 team made history by defeating England by a resounding 100 runs in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, played in Harare, Zimbabwe, on February 6, 2026. This is India's biggest win to date and a record sixth U19 World Cup title. Previously, India won the trophy in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.

### Exciting Match Summary

- **Toss**: Indian captain **Ayush Mhatre** won the toss and elected to bat first.

- **India's Innings**: The Indian batsmen batted aggressively and posted a mammoth total of **411/9** in 50 overs. This is the highest score ever in a U19 World Cup final and also broke India's previous record in knockout matches throughout the tournament.

The star was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – at just 14 years old, this young sensation smashed 175 runs in 80 balls!

This is the highest individual score ever in a U19 World Cup final (the previous record was Unmukt Chand's 111* in 2012).

Vaibhav scored a quickfire century and made a splash in the tournament overall.

Captain Ayush Mhatre also scored a useful 53 runs.

England's innings: Chasing a target of 412, England never got back into the game.

Caleb Faulkner tried hard and scored a half-century, but the remaining batsmen couldn't stand up to the Indian bowlers.

England was all out for 311 in 40.2 overs.

India registered a historic victory by 100 runs.

### Why is this win special?

- India has now become the most successful team in the U19 World Cup – 6 titles (ahead of Australia's 4).

- This is the sixth consecutive time India has reached the final (from 2016 to 2026).

- Players like young Suryavanshi are poised to become future stars. His explosive batting impressed the entire world.

### Praise for the Indian team

The entire team performed brilliantly – no shortage of batting, bowling, and fielding. Congratulations to the coaches and support staff! This victory is a proud moment not only for the young cricketers but for the entire country.

**India's U19 World Cup record has now become even stronger** – Jai Ho! 🇮🇳🔥

Do you think Vaibhav Suryavanshi will soon make a splash in the senior team? Let us know in the comments! 🏏✨