India Under-19 and England Under-19 will battle for glory in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 final at Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6.
India reached the final after winning all six matches, including a strong semi-final victory over Afghanistan. The team now aims to secure its sixth U19 World Cup title, having previously triumphed in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022. Captain Ayush Mhatre leads a balanced squad featuring Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, and wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu.
England also enters the final unbeaten, defeating Australia in the semi-final after dominating the group and Super Six stages. Skipper Thomas Rew, supported by Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, and Caleb Falconer, will look to guide England to their second U19 World Cup crown, following their 1998 success.
The highly anticipated India vs England U19 World Cup final promises intense competition. Both sides have shown resilience under pressure and displayed consistent form throughout the tournament. Fans expect a thrilling contest as India seeks to extend its dominance while England strives to reclaim the trophy after nearly three decades.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM Local, 7:30 AM GMT
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
How to Watch in India
The final will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network Channels.
Live Streaming
Fans can stream the India vs England U19 World Cup final on the Jio Hotstar App and website.
Squad Overview:
India Under-19 Squad:
Ayush Mhatre (C), Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.
India Under-19 (Probable XI):
Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (C), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kuundu (WK), RS Ambarish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.
England Under-19 Squad:
Thomas Rew (C & WK), Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq,
England Under-19 (Probable XI):
Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (C & WK), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French.
In the 2022 U19 World Cup final, India Under-19 played against England Under-19. India won the match by four wickets and lifted the U19 World Cup title.
