India dominated England in the Under-19 World Cup final, driven by an extraordinary innings from 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who blasted 175 runs from just 80 balls, including 15 sixes and 15 fours at a strike rate of 218.75.
After a steady start of 24 from 24 balls, he accelerated dramatically, scoring his remaining 151 runs from only 56 deliveries before being dismissed in the 26th over, with England players acknowledging his performance as he left the field.
India posted 411-9, the fifth highest total in tournament history and a record for a final. England’s chase faltered despite promising contributions from Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew, and a fighting century from Caleb Falconer, eventually collapsing after losing wickets in quick succession, as India secured a record sixth U19 World Cup title.
