India Under-19 made it to the final of the ICC Men Under-19 World Cup 2026 after winning by seven wickets in a semifinal against Afghanistan in Harare. The group was able to chase 311 runs with Aaron George contributing 115, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 68, and Ayush Mhatre 62. India will play England in the final on February 6, 2026.
Quick Match Summary
| Category | Details |
| Teams | India vs Afghanistan |
| Venue | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Match Type | Under-19 World Cup 2026 Semi-final |
| Afghanistan Score | 310/4 (50 overs) |
| India Score | 311/3 (41.1 overs) |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Aaron George (India) – 115 off 104 balls |
India Storms Past Afghanistan to Reach U19 World Cup Final
After crushing Afghanistan Under-19 by 7 wickets in the second semifinal at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe, India Under-19 reached the final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026. Afghanistan opened and made 310/4 in 50 overs, which was not an easy target against India.
The innings of Afghanistan was topped by Faisal Shinozada, who scored 110 runs off 93 balls, and Uzairullah Niazai, who was unbeaten with 101 off 86 balls. Their partnership helped Afghanistan achieve a total of over 300. Others, such as Osman Sadat and Khalid Ahmadzai, delivered 39 and 31 runs respectively. The strokeplay and stable partnerships that characterized Afghanistan’s innings provided India with a competitive target to chase.
Key Performances Drive India’s Chase
The chase in India started on an aggressive note with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring 68 off 33 balls with four sixes and five fours. His quick scoring in the initial overs gave India a solid start and a platform for the middle-order batters. Strong performances such as these have earned Sooryavanshi a spot on the 2026 Rajasthan Royals team.
Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed a calm 62-run innings off 59 balls, juggling the bat and forming a solid partnership with Aaron George. George was the star of the India team because he made the most of his 104 balls with 115 runs, including 15 boundaries and two sixes. His innings gave the chase a base and ensured India maintained the required run rate.
Aaron George is the Player of the Match for his superb knock
India U19 register the highest successful run-chase in ICC Men’s U19 World Cups to clinch a 7⃣-wicket win over Afghanistan U19 in the semi-final
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Vihaan Malhotra supported George after Mhatre was dismissed, having completed unbeaten on 38 runs off 47 balls. They both steered India to the target in 41.1 overs and won by seven wickets with 53 balls to spare.
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Final Score & Result
| Team | Innings Score | Result |
| Afghanistan Under‑19 | 310/4 (50 overs) | Lost |
| India Under‑19 | 311/3 (41.1 overs) | Won by 7 wickets |
Key Statistics
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Bowling |
| Aaron George (IND U19) | 115 | 104 | 15 | 2 | – |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND U19) | 68 | 33 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Ayush Mhatre (IND U19) | 62 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 0/14 (2 overs) |
| Vihaan Malhotra (IND U19) | 38 | 47 | 3 | 0 | – |
| Faisal Shinozada (AFG U19) | 110 | 93 | 15 | 0 | – |
| Uzairullah Niazai (AFG U19) | 101 | 86 | 12 | 2 | 0/8 (1 over) |
| Kanishk Chouhan (IND U19) | – | – | – | – | 2/55 (9 overs) |
| Nooristani Omarzai (AFG U19) | – | – | – | – | 2/64 (10 overs) |
India to Face England in Highly Anticipated U19 Final
The final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 will see India Under-19 taking on England Under-19 following a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the semifinal held at the Harare Sports Club. India chased 311 runs in 41.1 overs, with a century of Aaron George and good efforts of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. It is the 10th time India has reached an Under-19 World Cup final.
England won their place in the final by beating Australia Under-19 in the first semifinal. England secured a 277/7 score and followed up by bowling out Australia at 250 to win by 27 runs.
The final will take place on February 6, 2026, at Harare Sports Club. India will strive to win their sixth Under-19 World Cup. After impressive performances in the semifinals, both teams go into the match full of confidence and promise a match of great expectations.
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