The stage is set for a thrilling final of the 2026 U19 Cricket World Cup as India and England prepare to clash at the Harare Sports Club on Friday 6 February. India cruised to the title in commanding fashion, completing a record-breaking run of 311 against Afghanistan in the semi-final — the most successful chase in the history of the U19 World Cup — powered by a brilliant 115 from Aaron George and explosive starts from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre.
This emphatic victory secured India a place in the finals and continued their remarkable consistency at the youth level. India enter the finals looking to extend their unbeaten run at the 2026 tournament and add a record-extending sixth Under-19 World Cup title to their illustrious record.
Historically, India are the most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup era, having won the trophy five times already – in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022 – the last of these triumphs coming against England in the final, which India won by four wickets.
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England, on the other hand, have shown resilience and consistency throughout the tournament. This ensured their progress to the finals fired a strong Australian side in a thrilling semi-finalshowing balance in both batting and bowling. While England have traditionally won the Under-19 World Cup just once (in 1998), this 2026 team will be looking to win just their second title, making a statement against a dominant Indian side.
Heading into the final, England may not be overwhelming favorites given their past record against India. Having lost 41 out of 55 matches against India U19s over the years, they will need to bring their A-game to have any chance of victory. India, meanwhile, will be brimming with confidence after batting strongly against Afghanistan.
The upcoming clash is not just about silverware – it is a battle between two young powers, with India looking to continue their era of excellence and England looking to revive past glories. With the momentum firmly on both sides, the final promises high drama and impressive cricket.
India U19 vs England U19 head to head matches
Overall
Matches – 55, India – 41, England – 13, Draw – 1
At the U19 World Cup
Matches – 9, India – 7, England – 2, Draw – 0
When To Watch India Vs U19 World Cup Final England?
India vs England U19 World Cup final will start at 13:00 IST and 9:30 local time.
Where to watch India vs England U19 World Cup final?
Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the U-19 World Cup. Live streaming of the final between India and England will be available on JioHotstar.
platoons
India: 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 Kugalia, Uhdhav Enahan,
England: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, 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
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
February 6, 2026
