India registered their biggest-ever win in T20 World Cup history with a commanding 93-run victory over Namibia in New Delhi on Thursday, moving ahead of Pakistan at the top of Group A on net run-rate.

Despite posting a formidable 209 for 9, India’s batting effort was not entirely flawless, as Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus delivered an impressive spell of 4 for 20 to keep his side in contention during the middle overs.

Kishan and Pandya lead the charge

India’s innings was anchored by a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 61 off just 24 balls. His explosive stroke play included five sixes and six boundaries, bringing up a rapid half-century that laid a strong platform.

Hardik Pandya continued the momentum with a 28-ball 52, striking four sixes and four boundaries. He also shared a brisk 81-run partnership with Shivam Dube (23 off 16 balls) in just 6.3 overs to take India beyond the 200-mark.

Sanju Samson made a quick 22 off eight deliveries, including three sixes, but failed to convert his start. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav also could not capitalise, scoring 12 before being stumped off left-arm spinner Bernard Scholtz.

While the surface at the Kotla was flat, Erasmus’ variations — including side-arm deliveries and bowling from behind the crease — created discomfort for several Indian batters, including Kishan, Pandya and Tilak Varma (25).

Namibia bowled out for 116

Chasing 210, Namibia struggled against India’s varied attack and were bowled out for 116 in 18.2 overs.

Varun Chakravarthy was the standout performer with figures of 3 for 7 in two overs, while Pandya contributed with 2 for 21 in four overs. Axar Patel also chipped in with 2 for 20 as Namibia’s resistance faded after a brief show of aggressive intent.

The result leaves India needing just one win from their remaining two matches to qualify for the Super Eights stage.

With Pakistan next in sight, the comprehensive win provides India with momentum, though the contest against Namibia revealed areas that will demand sharper execution in the high-pressure clash ahead.

India lifted the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 title after defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club on Friday. The win marked India’s sixth U19 World Cup triumph, extending their record in the tournament’s history.

Led by Ayush Mhatre, India produced a commanding all-round performance, headlined by a breathtaking century from young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Suryavanshi’s historic knock powers India to 411

Batting first, India posted a massive total of 411 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi laid the foundation with a sensational 175 off just 80 balls, an innings filled with aggressive strokeplay and clean hitting.

Suryavanshi’s knock put England under immediate pressure and helped India maintain a high scoring rate throughout the innings. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals towards the end, India crossed the 400-run mark, setting England a daunting target in the final.

England fight back through Falconer

Chasing 412, England showed early intent but lost wickets at crucial moments. Caleb Falconer emerged as England’s standout performer, scoring a remarkable 115 off 67 balls. His aggressive innings, which included multiple sixes, briefly kept England in contention and pushed the total past 300.

However, England’s middle and lower order struggled to build sustained partnerships as India’s bowlers maintained control during the latter half of the innings.

India seal emphatic win in final overs

England were eventually bowled out for 311 in 40.2 overs, handing India a commanding 100-run victory in the final. The margin of the win stands among the most convincing performances in U19 World Cup finals in recent editions.

India’s disciplined bowling effort and sharp fielding, highlighted by key catches in the deep, ensured there were no late twists in the contest.

With this victory, India once again underlined their dominance at the youth level, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings is set to be remembered as one of the defining moments of the U19 World Cup 2026.

India Under-19 rode on a breathtaking century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi to seize complete control of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final against England at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Suryavanshi’s extraordinary innings came to an end in the 26th over, when he was dismissed for 175 off just 80 balls. As he walked back to the pavilion, the England players applauded the teenager, acknowledging one of the most remarkable knocks in the tournament’s history.

The right-hander’s innings was studded with 15 fours and 15 sixes, showcasing fearless strokeplay on the biggest stage. His knock has put India firmly on track to post a total well in excess of 400.

Fastest century in a U19 World Cup final

Suryavanshi reached his century in just 55 balls, setting a new record for the fastest hundred in a U19 World Cup final. He later became the first batter ever to score 150 or more runs in the summit clash, reaching the milestone in only 71 deliveries.

The 14-year-old also finished the innings as the highest run-scorer of the tournament, surpassing the previous record held by Afghanistan’s Faisal Shinwari.

At the time of his dismissal, India were cruising at 251 for three in 25.3 overs, with the scoring rate soaring above nine runs per over.

Strong support from the middle order

Before Suryavanshi’s dismissal, India captain Ayush Mhatre also played a key role with a fluent half-century, ensuring there was no let-up in momentum. England struggled to contain the Indian batters as boundaries flowed freely across the ground.

With wickets in hand and plenty of overs remaining, India remain well placed to post a record total in the final.

The match is currently in progress.