India etched their name deeper into U-19 World Cup history, lifting the trophy for a record sixth time with a commanding 100-run victory over England in the 2026 final at Harare on Friday. The emphatic win also set a new benchmark, registering the largest margin of victory by runs in U-19 World Cup final. Captain Ayush Mhatre guided a strong Indian performance, featuring an impressive innings from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The young player scored 175 runs off 80 balls, contributing to India's total of 411/9 in their 50 overs.

In reply, England found a lone warrior in Caleb Falconer, who stood tall in the face of a daunting chase. Even with the last man for company, Falconer kept England’s hopes alive with a superb century before being dismissed by Kanishk Chouhan for a brilliant 115 off 67 deliveries. England were eventually bowled out for 311, sealing a dominant 100-run triumph for India.