The stage is set for a blockbuster finish at the famous Harare Sports Club ICC U-19 World Cup 2026. Five-time champions on February 6 India will face the undefeated England In a replay of the 2022 final.
England’s Young Lions are looking to end a 28-year drought to lift their second trophy as India seek a record sixth title. Both teams enter the finals with unblemished 6-0 records, making for a true “best vs. best” showdown.
Road to the final
Team India: India’s campaign has been a masterclass in modern aggressive cricket. led Ayush Mhatrethe team made it through the group stages and the Super Sixes, knocking out giants like Pakistan and New Zealand.
- The defining moment: In the semi-final against Afghanistan, India faced their first real scare when the Afghans posted a formidable 310/4. India responded with the highest success in U19 World Cup history, reaching the target in just 41.1 overs.
England: Underneath Thomas RewEngland played a balanced brand of cricket, combining a heavy scoring top order with a deadly pace battery. They topped their group convincingly before their final test.
- The defining moment: England beat defending champions Australia in a high-stakes semi-final. Defending a competitive total, the English bowlers proved they can handle the pressure of the big stage as they showed nerves of steel to win by 27 runs.
Key players to watch in the summit clash
India U19
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 14-year-old sensation was the talk of the tournament. With 264 runs and a tournament-high 15 sixes, his ‘helicopter shots’ and strike rate of 147+ make him the most dangerous opener in the world right now.
- Aaron George: Steady hand. Coming off a majestic 115 in the semis, George provides the perfect foil to Suryavanshi’s aggression.
- Henil Patel: India’s main batsman. With 11 wickets in the tournament, his ability to provide early breakthroughs will be crucial against England’s strong top order.
England U19
- Ben Mayes: Leading run-scorer of the tournament for England (nearly 400 runs). His ability to anchor one end while scoring at a blistering pace has been central to England’s finishes.
- Thomas Rew: The captain leads by example. Scoring 110 against Australia in the semi-final, he proved to be a big game player who thrives when the stakes are highest.
- Manny Lumsden: Temp ace. Lumsden has been lethal, leading the table with 15 wickets. His opening spell against Sooryavanshi is likely to set the pace for the power play.
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Eligibility details
- Compatibility: England U19 v India U19, Final
- Location: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Date and Time: 06 February | 13:00 IST | 9:30 Local | 7:30 GMT
Groups
England U19: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moore, 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
India U19: 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 Sinhan, Udshangh,
Broadcast and Live Streaming details for U19 World Cup 2026 final
- India: Star Sports; JioHotstar
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
- New Zealand: Sky Sports
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports
- South Africa: Supersport
- Caribbean and South America: ESPN (sign up here)
- MENA countries: Criclife Max; Starzplay
- The rest of the world: ICC.tv
