India vs England, U19 World Cup 2026 Final Live Updates: The blockbuster U19 World Cup 2026 final will be played between India and England on Friday in Harare. After a dominating performance in the previous games, Ayush Mhatre and Co are all set to face England in the summit clash. India won all their matches in the Group Stage, then in the Super Six, and even the semi-final match against Afghanistan. On the other hand, England had a similar run as they are also unbeaten in the tournament so far. It will be India's record-extending sixth U19 World Cup title. (Live Scorecard)Â
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U19 World Cup Final Live: Mhatre praise Team England
“England are a fabulous team who are also playing really nicely in this tournament. We will play our natural game, play each ball on its merits, and adapt to conditions and the wicket. We will try to play simple cricket," said Ayush Mhatre.
India vs England U19 World Cup Final Live: Will Mayes give headache to India?
Ben Mayes is in sublime form after a highest score of 191 and two half-centuries, making him the tournament's second-highest run-scorer with 399 runs. Skipper Thomas Rew has also been in good touch, smashing a century in the semifinal against Australia and adding two unbeaten half-centuries to tally 299 runs, the fourth-highest aggregate in the competition.
India vs England U19 World Cup Final Live: India's strong batting
The return to form of Ayush Mhatre, who finally broke his half-century drought in the semifinal against Afghanistan, has given India plenty to cheer about. Adding more heft is a solid middle order with Vihaan Malhotra contributing several fine innings and wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu proving his worth with two half-centuries and assured work behind the stumps.
U19 World Cup Final Live: 10th final appearance for India
India's record in the finals of the global age-group tournament has been brilliant. This marks their 10th appearance in the summit clash. Having beaten England in their only previous final meeting -- in the 2022 West Indies edition -- history is also on their side.
U19 World Cup Final Live: All eyes on Suryavanshi
To pull off the win, India will need a collective performance befitting the quality in their line-up, studded with batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose firestorm approach has left opposition teams struggling for answers. Suryavanshi, who turns 15 next month, has already struck three half-centuries and a blazing century in the final could be the driving force that propels India to the title.
IND vs ENG, U19 World Cup Final Live: A powerful England
India have shown tremendous resolve from the very first group match against the United States. In the semifinal, they decimated a hardened Afghanistan side to maintain an blemish-free record despite being in pursuit of a 300-plus target. They now face another unbeaten team in England. Thomas Rew and Co are coming to this match after defeating Australia in the semis.
IND vs ENG, U19 World Cup Final Live: India's big win over Afghanistan
India's successful chase of a massive total to humble Afghanistan in the semifinal where skipper Ayush Mhatre and opener Aaron George finally produced innings of substance, augurs well for the five-time champions, aiming to regain the trophy they last lifted in 2022.
U19 World Cup Final Live: A blockbuster finale
In pursuit of a record-extending sixth title, the Indian Under-19 cricket team would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched summit clash.