Overview:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was adjudged Player of the Tournament for posting 439 runs in 7 innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49. He smashed 1 hundred and three fifties.
India secured a 100-run win over England in the final of the U19 Men’s World Cup on February 6. With their recent success, India have lifted the global trophy for the sixth time. Chasing 411, England were dismissed for 311 runs, with Caleb Falconer scoring 115 off 67 runs, laced with 9 boundaries and 7 sixes. Ben Dawkins was the other performer with the bat, amassing 66 runs in 56 balls, laced with 7 boundaries and 2 maximums.
RS Ambrish was the pick of the bowlers for the Boys in Blue, dismissing three batters while Deepesh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan sent back two rivals each.
Earlier, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 175 off 80 ended England’s hopes of winning the match. He struck 15 fours and 15 sixes. Captain Ayush Mhatre hit a fifty to help take the total to 411/9 in 50 overs.
For England, James Minto was phenomenal with the ball, adding three wickets to his bowling figures. Sebastian Morgan and Alex Green were among the wickets, getting rid of two batters.
Match Overview – India vs England, February 6
England had no answer to Suryavanshi’s onslaught, with the batter taking the team’s total to 251/2 in 25.2 overs before getting dismissed. He scripted a 140-run stand with Mhatre for the second wicket, which proved crucial in the end. England lost 7 wickets for 177 runs, which almost confirmed the winning team.
Player of the Match – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
He was named the Player of the Match for his daddy hundred.
Player of the Tournament – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
He was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for posting 439 runs in 7 innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49. He smashed 1 hundred and three fifties.
How the Match Was Won
India’s total of 411 was beyond England’s reach, and when the European team was seven down with not even 200 runs on the board, the result was almost confirmed.
Reactions and Post-Match Comments
Vaibhav Suryavanshi reacted to the team’s win and his performance.
“I cant express my feelings. We have worked hard for 7-8 months and I want to dedicate my Player of the Match to the support staff. I had faith in my skills,” he said.
India captain Ayush Mhatre lauded his players. “It is a memorable night for us. The boys played well and we executed our plans. We know Vaibhav is a fabulous batter. Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur won the World Cup and now we have won it,” he said.
England skipper Thomas Rew opined on his team’s defeat. “It was always going to be tough when a player like Vaibhav gets going. Great efforts from our batters. We fell short, but we had a good time,” he said.
FAQs – India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 Final Player of the Match
Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 Final on February 6?
A1: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was awarded Player of the Match for his brilliant hundred.
Q2: What were Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s key stats?
A2: He scored 175 runs off 80 balls, packed with 15 fours and 15 sixes.
Q3: Who won the India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 Final?
A3: India won by 100 runs.