India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat England in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup final. The match was played at Harare Sports Club on Friday. India won by a commanding margin of 100 runs. The victory secured India’s record sixth U19 World Cup title.
Batting first, India posted a massive total of 412 runs. England were then bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The final highlighted India’s depth in batting and discipline in bowling.
The win further cemented India’s reputation as the most successful team in U19 World Cup history. England fought hard but failed to match the steep target.
India Post Mammoth Total After Explosive Batting Display
India had an early setback when opener Aaron George was dismissed for nine runs. He faced 11 balls and struck two boundaries. The early wicket left India at 20 runs. However, the momentum quickly shifted in India’s favor.
Sooryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre rebuilt the innings with authority. The pair stitched together a crucial 142-run partnership. Mhatre scored a steady 53 off 51 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes. Alex Green eventually broke the stand.
Sooryavanshi dominated England’s bowling attack. He reached his century in just 55 balls. His innings was marked by clean hitting and fearless stroke play. He went on to score a sensational 174 off 80 deliveries. His knock included 15 fours and 15 sixes. He struck the ball at a staggering strike rate of 218.75.
India were 251 for three in just 25.3 overs. The momentum continued in the middle order. Vedant Trivedi scored 32 runs. Vihaan Malhotra added 30 runs. Both were dismissed by James Minto.
Abhigyan Kundu played a vital cameo. He scored 40 runs off 31 balls. His innings featured six fours and one six. RS Ambrish contributed 18 runs. India lost wickets late but kept scoring.
Kanishk Chouhan finished unbeaten on 37 off 20 balls. He hit three fours and one six. India ended with a formidable total of 412.
England’s Chase Falters Despite Brave Individual Efforts
England began the chase with positive intent. Opener Ben Dawkins played aggressively. He scored 66 off 56 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes. Ben Mayes supported him well. Mayes scored 45 off 28 balls with seven fours and two sixes.
Captain Thomas Rew added quick runs. He scored 31 off 18 deliveries. His cameo included four boundaries and a six. Despite the fast start, England kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
England found hope through an eighth-wicket partnership. Caleb Falconer and James Minto added 92 runs. Falconer reached a well-fought half-century during the stand. Minto scored 28 off 41 balls before being dismissed by RS Ambrish.
Ambrish struck again soon after. He removed Manny Lumsden for three runs. England were reduced to 269 for eight in the 35.2nd over. The pressure continued to mount.
Caleb Falconer fought valiantly till the end. He completed a superb century. Falconer scored 115 off 67 balls. His innings included nine fours and seven sixes. His resistance finally ended when Kanishk Chouhan dismissed him.
England were bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs. India’s bowlers stayed disciplined under pressure. The result sealed a memorable final.
India lifted the U19 World Cup trophy once again. The win highlighted their strong youth system. The team celebrated a historic sixth title.
