The excitement is building for the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 final as India faces off against England at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6. India has made it to the final in impressive style, pulling off a record chase of 311 runs against Afghanistan in the semifinals. This achievement marks the highest successful run chase in U19 World Cup history, with Aaron George smashing a brilliant 115 runs, supported by strong performances from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre.
This convincing win has secured India’s position in the final, and they are determined to maintain their unbeaten streak in this tournament. With hopes of claiming their sixth U19 World Cup title, they aim to add to their already impressive legacy in youth cricket.
India holds the title of the most successful team in U19 World Cup history, having won the championship five times in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022. Their last win came against England, where they triumphed by four wickets.
CAN ENGLAND CHALLENGE INDIA?
On the other side, England has demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament. They earned their place in the finals by narrowly defeating a strong Australian team in a thrilling semifinal. England’s balance in both batting and bowling gives them hope as they look to add to their U19 World Cup title, which they last won in 1998.
Going into this final, England may not be favored, as their historical record against India isn’t strong. They have lost 41 out of 55 encounters against India’s U19 team, so they will need to step up their game to compete. Meanwhile, India comes into this match brimming with confidence after their strong performance against Afghanistan.
This final is not just about claiming the trophy; it’s a clash between two prominent youth cricket teams. India aims to continue their dominance, while England seeks to return to past glory. With both teams riding high on momentum, fans can expect an intense and thrilling match.
India U19 vs England U19 head-to-head
Overall
Matches – 55, India – 41, England – 13, Tied – 1
In U19 World Cups
Matches – 9, India – 7, England – 2, Tied – 0
When to watch the final?
The U19 World Cup final between India and England is set to begin at 1 PM IST and 9:30 AM local time.
Where to catch the action?
Fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on JioHotstar.
Squads
India: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.
England: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.
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