Harare, Feb. 6 -- India U19 overpowered England U19 by 100 runs in a high-octane ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final on Friday, securing their sixth title in the tournament's history.

Speaking during the post-match presentation, the England captain Thomas Rew said, "We showed a good effort," reflecting on his team's spirited chase of India's mammoth total.

After electing to bat first, India posted a record-breaking 411/9, powered by a scintillating 175-run innings from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed 15 fours and 15 sixes off just 80 balls. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 off 51 balls, while Abhigyan Kundu added a brisk 40 off 31 balls. Despite a valiant 115 from England's Caleb Falconer, the young English side fell short of the impo...