India Defeats England to Win Record Sixth ICC Under 19 World Cup Title

India secured their sixth ICC Under 19 World Cup title after defeating England by 100 runs in the final. Batting first, India posted a massive 411 runs, powered by a brilliant century. England late fightback fell short as India sealed a historic win.

India Under 19 team celebrates after winning the ICC Under 19 World Cup final against England.
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India delivered a dominant all round performance to defeat England by 100 runs in the ICC Under 19 World Cup final, lifting the prestigious trophy for a record sixth time. The final was played on Friday in Harare, where India completely outclassed England in all departments.

India Batting Dominance Sets the Tone

After winning the toss, India chose to bat first and produced one of the most commanding batting displays in Under 19 World Cup final history. The Indian team posted a massive 411 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, putting England under immense pressure from the very start.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Historic Knock

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a breathtaking innings, scoring 175 runs off just 80 balls. His knock included 15 fours and 15 sixes, showcasing exceptional power, timing, and composure on the biggest stage.

Suryavanshi innings not only anchored the Indian total but also shifted the momentum decisively in India favor.

Solid Support from the Middle Order

Vaibhav received valuable support from Ayush Mhatre, who scored a composed 53 runs off 51 balls. Other contributors included:

• Aaron George – 9
• Vedant Trivedi – 32
• Vihaan Malhotra – 30
• Abhigyan Kundu – 40
• R.S. Ambrish – 18
• Khelan Patel – 3
• Henil Patel – 5

Akanishk Chauhan (29)* and Dipesh Devindran (0)* remained not out, ensuring India crossed the 400 run mark.

England Bowling Effort

For England, James Minto was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets, while Alex Green and Sebastian Morgan claimed two wickets each. However, the English bowling attack struggled to contain India aggressive batting.

England Chase Falters Under Pressure

Chasing a daunting target of 412 runs, England started positively. Opener Ben Dawkins scored a confident half century, while Thomas Rew and Ben Mayes played attacking strokes to keep England in the contest during the early overs.

Middle Over Collapse Costs England

Despite a promising start, England lost momentum in the middle overs as Indian bowlers struck regularly. The fall of quick wickets reduced England to 177 runs for 7 wickets, making the chase increasingly difficult.

Caleb Falconer Lone Resistance

Caleb Falconer played a sensational knock, scoring 115 runs off 67 balls, displaying remarkable fighting spirit. However, his effort proved insufficient against India massive total.

England were eventually bowled out for 311 runs in the 41st over, falling 100 runs short of the target.

India Claims Historic Sixth Under 19 World Cup Title

With this emphatic victory, India won the ICC Under 19 World Cup for the sixth time, further strengthening their dominance in youth cricket. This record breaking achievement highlights India strong development system and consistent excellence at the Under 19 level.

The triumph cements India reputation as the most successful team in ICC Under 19 World Cup history.

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