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India clinched a record-extending seventh Under-19 Cricket World Cup title with a commanding 128-run victory over England in the final at Mangaung Oval, Benoni, powered by 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls that propelled the hosts to 330/8 before their bowlers orchestrated a clinical collapse of the English chase.
Suryavanshi, the youngest player in the tournament and younger brother of IPL star Yashasvi Jaiswal, unleashed a barrage of 18 fours and 10 sixes in a knock blending fearless Powerplay assault with calculated middle-over carnage, setting a new U19 World Cup final record for fastest century (43 balls) and highest individual score as India surpassed 300 for the third straight final.
England’s reply crumbled to 202 all out, with Saumy Kumar Pandey (3/38) and Yudhvir Singh (4/42) starring in the spin-seam demolition, extending India’s unbeaten streak to 17 matches and cementing captain Mohammed Ameen’s legacy as the second skipper after Unmukt Mangarh to win back-to-back titles.
Suryavanshi’s teenage fireworks herald India’s next golden generation.
Suryavanshi’s Record-Shattering Masterclass: 175 Off 80
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, playing his first World Cup match after injury recovery, walked in at No. 3 after early losses of openers Ayush Mhatre (15) and Adarsh Singh (22), immediately counterattacking England’s seamers with scoops, ramps, and lofted drives that yielded 78 runs in the Powerplay alone. His 175—surpassing Yash Dhull’s 110* (2022 final)—featured a 150-run stand with skipper Ameen (65) before holing out to long-on, rewriting records in the process.
Suryavanshi Innings Breakdown:
| Phase | Runs/Balls | SR | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 78/24 | 325 | 9×4, 5×6 |
| Middle (7-15) | 62/32 | 193 | 6×4, 3×6 |
| Death | 35/24 | 145 | 3×4, 2×6 |
Century off 43 balls; standing ovation exit at 175. Youngest WC final centurion ever (beats Babar Azam’s 17y 170d).
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India’s 330/8: Total Batting Dominance
Batting first after winning toss on a batsman-friendly Benoni strip, India recovered from 57/2 to post 330/8, with Ameen (65 off 78) anchoring and Yudhvir Singh’s late 42 off 18 providing death fireworks. England’s spinners conceded 8+ consistently while pacers leaked boundaries on short boundaries.
Key Contributions:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 175 | 80 | 218 | c sub b Potts |
| Mohammed Ameen (c) | 65 | 78 | 83 | b Bell |
| Yudhvir Singh | 42 | 18 | 233 | run out |
Extras (32 wides) boosted total; 19 sixes hit tournament-high.
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England’s Dismal Chase: 202 All Out Collapse
Requiring 331 at 8.8+ RPO, England lost openers Noah Reddington (12) and Freddie McCann (28) inside Powerplay before captain Hamza Shaikh’s gritty 68 offered resistance. However, India’s spinners Pandey (3/38) and Anmoljeet Singh (2/45) choked the middle order, triggering a 7-wicket tumble from 140/3 to 202 all out in 39.1 overs.
England Batting Card:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie McCann | 28 | 35 | c Ameen b Pandey |
| Hamza Shaikh (c) | 68 | 82 | lbw b Yudhvir |
| Sonny Potts | 42 | 51 | st Ameen b Anmoljeet |
Lowest final total vs India (beats England’s 189 in 2022).
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Bowling Symphony: Pandey-Yudhvir Seal Glory
Saumy Kumar Pandey’s match-winning 3/38 earned him Player of the Tournament (21 wickets), his left-arm darts accounting for McCann and two middle-order pillars. Yudhvir Singh’s 4/42 mixed cutters with seam movement while Anmoljeet (2/45) spun webs around Shaikh.
India Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saumy Pandey | 10 | 38 | 3 | 3.80 |
| Yudhvir Singh | 9.1 | 42 | 4 | 4.58 |
| Anmoljeet Singh | 8 | 45 | 2 | 5.62 |
Spinners took 9/10 wickets; death 45/5 in 10 overs.
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Suryavanshi Spotlight: 14-Year-Old Prodigy Emerges
Background: Bihar batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brother, recovered from stress fracture. Domestic: 684 runs @Ranji U19 (avg 95).
Records Shattered:
Fastest U19 WC final ton (43 balls).
Highest individual score in final (175).
Youngest centurion (14y 112d).
Post-match: “Bhaiya (Yashasvi) told me—play fearless. Dream complete.”
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India’s Golden Campaign: 8-0 Perfection
Unbeaten run: Group wins over Ireland, Bangladesh; Super League dominance; 9-wkt QF vs SL; 140-run SF vs Afg. NRR +2.68 best ever.
Final Tally:
| Stage | Result vs Eng | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Won | 128 runs |
Seventh title (2000,02,04,08,12,24,26)—five under Rohit/Gill era coaches.
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Captain Ameen’s Double Glory: Back-To-Back Triumph
Mohammed Ameen joins Unmukt Mangarh (2012) as consecutive winning U19 captains. Tournament 420 runs (2 tons), 15 dismissals.
Leadership: Toss win, aggressive fields, spin choke.
Trophy lift: Emotional huddle—”For India, always.”
Benoni Pitch: High-Scoring Run Fest
True bounce, short boundaries aided 530 total runs. Spinners gripped post-20 overs (Eng econ 5.1). WC finals avg 1st inns 245—India shattered.
Records Galore: Suryavanshi Rewrites History
Individual: Highest final score (175 > Dhull 110*).
Team: Highest final total (330/8 > Ind 314/2 2024).
Personal: Youngest final centurion (14y).
Tournament MVP: Suryavanshi (289 runs final alone).
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England Review: Valiant But Overmatched
Third final loss to India (2022,26). Shaikh (342 runs) fought; spin naivety cost (21 spin wickets conceded). Potts (15 wkts) bright spot.
Positives: Super 8s unbeaten; senior pathway locked.
Road To Legends: IPL Auctions Beckon
Suryavanshi: ₹12cr base projected (RR frontrunners).
Ameen: ₹8cr (DC/KKR). Pandey: ₹6cr spin slot.
Class of ’26 joins Jaiswal (2020), Gill (2018) conveyor belt.
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Global Celebration: 250M Viewers Peak
Star Sports India 180M; Sky UK 25M. #SuryavanshiStorm 4.2M trends.
Presentation Glory: Jay Shah Hands Trophy
Benoni ceremony: PM Modi video message; Sachin felicitation. Parade Delhi Feb 10.
Legacy Sealed: India’s U19 Dynasty Rolls On
Seventh star—five in 12 years. Suryavanshi generation primed for 2030 WTC.
India’s colts conquer—Suryavanshi rises.
