From Virat Kohli to Ayush Mhatre: Check Under-19 World Cup winners list as India beat England in 2026 final | Cricket News

From Virat Kohli to Ayush Mhatre: Check Under-19 World Cup winners list as India beat England in 2026 final
India U19 men’s cricket team (Photo by @BCCI on X)

NEW DELHI: India U19 crowned themselves champions of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 for a record-extending sixth time after defeating England U19 by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club on Friday, sealing the title in emphatic fashion.Batting first after winning the toss, India piled on a massive 411 for 9 in their 50 overs, driven by a breathtaking knock from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

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The teenage opener smashed 175 off just 80 balls, hammering 15 fours and 15 sixes to completely dominate England’s bowling. Captain Ayush Mhatre added a composed half-century, while late fireworks from Kanishk Chouhan ensured India crossed the 400 mark.Chasing a daunting target, England fought hard but never truly got ahead of the asking rate. Ben Dawkins and Ben Mayes provided early resistance, while Caleb Falconer kept England alive with an aggressive knock of 115. However, regular wickets in the middle overs slowed the chase. India’s bowlers shared the workload, with Deepesh Devendran picking up multiple wickets and Ayush Mhatre and Kanishk Chouhan striking at key moments.England eventually finished on 311 for 9 in 40.1 overs, falling well short as India completed a dominant win to lift the trophy.The victory marks another milestone for India’s rich Under-19 legacy.ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Winners List (hosts mentioned in the bracket)

  • 1988 (Australia): Australia – Captain: Geoff Parker
  • 1998 (South Africa): England – Captain: Owais Shah
  • 2000 (Sri Lanka): India – Captain: Mohammad Kaif
  • 2002 (New Zealand): Australia – Captain: Cameron White
  • 2004 (Bangladesh): Pakistan – Captain: Khalid Latif
  • 2006 (Sri Lanka): Pakistan – Captain: Sarfaraz Ahmed
  • 2008 (Malaysia): India – Captain: Virat Kohli
  • 2010 (New Zealand): Australia – Captain: Mitchell Marsh
  • 2012 (Australia): India – Captain: Unmukt Chand
  • 2014 (UAE): South Africa – Captain: Aiden Markram
  • 2016 (Bangladesh): West Indies – Captain: Shimron Hetmyer
  • 2018 (New Zealand): India – Captain: Prithvi Shaw
  • 2020 (South Africa): Bangladesh – Captain: Towhid Hridoy
  • 2022 (West Indies): India – Captain: Yash Dhull
  • 2024 (South Africa): Australia – Captain: Hugh Weibgen
  • 2026 (Zimbabwe): India – Captain: Ayush Mhatre
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