In a remarkable display of skill, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 runs, leading India to a historic sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title with a 100-run victory
over England in Harare on February 6. This victory adds to India's previous championships in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022, emphasizing their dominance in the tournament's history.
Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance
The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi achieved a stunning 175 runs off just 80 balls, marking the fastest 150 in Under-19 cricket history, which he reached in only 71 deliveries. His efforts helped India set a formidable total of 411 for 9 after opting to bat first.
England's Response
In their chase, England managed to maintain a competitive run rate for a significant portion of the innings but struggled with consistent wicket losses, ultimately falling short at 311 all out. Caleb Falconer was the standout performer for England, scoring 115 runs off 66 balls.
Match Summary
In the final scorecard, India posted 411/9 in 50 overs, led by Sooryavanshi's 175 and Ayush Mahatre's 53 runs, while England's bowling attack was spearheaded by James Minto with 3 wickets for 63 runs. England's batting performance saw Falconer and Ben Dawkins contribute 115 and 66 runs, respectively, but they could not avert the defeat.
