India secured the U19 Cricket World Cup title for a record sixth time after defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare, Zimbabwe. Batting first, India posted 411 for 9 in 50 overs, powered by a dominant innings from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. England were dismissed for 311 in 40.2 overs while chasing 412. The victory marked India’s largest margin of win by runs in a U19 World Cup final.
Final Match Summary
India produced a commanding all-round performance in the summit clash. The team set a massive target with aggressive batting and then maintained pressure through disciplined bowling. England could not sustain the required run rate and lost wickets at regular intervals.
Key Batting Performances
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls, forming the backbone of India’s innings.
- Ayush Mhatre, the captain, made 53 off 51 balls and provided stability at the top.
- India reached 411 for 9, one of the highest totals in a U19 World Cup final.
Bowling Impact
- R.S. Ambrish took three wickets and led the attack effectively.
- Deepesh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan claimed two wickets each.
- The bowling unit restricted England to 311, ensuring a comfortable win.
Exam Relevance
- India won the U19 World Cup for a record sixth time.
- The final was played in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- The win came by 100 runs, the biggest margin in a U19 World Cup final for India.