As India continue to celebrate their sixth Under-19 World Cup title, the BCCI has announced a prize money of Rs 7.5 crore for the winners. The award comes after India’s unbeaten run and emphatic 100-run win over England in the final on February 6 at the Harare Sports Club.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the reward soon after Ayush Mhatra-led side’s triumph over England on Fridaywith BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia praising the team’s dominant campaign. Speaking after India’s title win, Saikia said the board was proud of how the young side performed under pressure on the biggest stage.
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“The whole country and BCCI are proud of our Under-19 side for winning the Under-19 World Cup 2026. The way our team beat England in the final and remained unbeaten in the tournament, we are all proud. BCCI will reward the team with a cash prize of Rs 7.5 crore,” Saikia said.
How India won the U19 World Cup 2026?
India’s victory in the final was built around a massive batting led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Captained by Ayush Mhatra, India piled up a colossal 411 for 9, putting England under immediate pressure in the record chase.
Sooryavanshi was a standout performer as he smashed a stupendous 175 which turned the title fight into a one-sided contest. The left-hander reached his century in just 55 balls, the second-fastest hundred in Under-19 World Cup history, after already racing to a 32-ball fifty. He then produced an even quicker second burst, bringing up his next fifty in just 23 deliveries as England struggled for a reply.
Chasing 412, England never really settled despite a struggling century from Caleb Falconer. The Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals, ensuring that the chase never picked up steam before England were bowled out for 311.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
February 7, 2026
