Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again proved why he is being hailed as India’s next big star, scoring a breathtaking century in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 final against England. The young southpaw reached the milestone in just 55 deliveries, setting the stage for a dominant Indian total on February 6.
India crossed 200 runs by the 22nd over, thanks largely to Suryavanshi’s explosive approach at the top. Striking at over 200, the Rajasthan Royals youngster dismantled England’s bowling attack with fearless hitting and remarkable composure for his age.
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The final carried extra significance, as both India and England arrived unbeaten, showcasing the best sides of the tournament. India, already the most successful team with five titles, reached the final for the sixth straight time, underlining their dominance at the youth level.
Suryavanshi’s ton also placed him in an exclusive club. He became only the sixth batter in U-19 World Cup history to score a century in the final, and just the third Indian after Unmukt Chand (2012) and Manjot Kalra (2018).
List of Centuries in ICC U-19 World Cup Finals
| Player | Team | Runs | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | 175 | England | Harare | 2026 |
| Unmukt Chand | India | 111 | Australia | Townsville | 2012 |
| Brett Williams | Australia | 108 | Pakistan | Adelaide | 1988 |
| Stephen Peters | England | 107 | New Zealand | Johannesburg | 1998 |
| Manjot Kalra | India | 101 | Australia | Mount Maunganui | 2018 |
| Jarrad Burke | Australia | 100 | South Africa | Lincoln | 2002 |
