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.

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 continues its impressive run at the domestic box office, edging closer to the Rs 300 crore mark by the end of its second week. The war drama, which hit theatres on January 23, has shown consistent collections since its release.

On its second Tuesday, the film earned an estimated Rs 5.75 crore, taking its total earnings to Rs 286.75 crore after 12 days.

Border 2 box office performance so far

The film matched its Monday earnings on February 3, adding Rs 5.75 crore to its tally. With this, Border 2 has managed to hold firm on weekdays, a sign of sustained audience interest.

The film delivered a robust opening week, collecting Rs 224.25 crore, supported by the extended Republic Day holiday period.

Second weekend boosts collections

The second weekend provided another lift to the film’s box office numbers. Friday saw collections of Rs 10.75 crore, followed by Rs 17.75 crore on Saturday. Sunday emerged as the strongest day of the weekend, contributing Rs 22.5 crore to the total.

Monday, which coincided with Republic Day, turned out to be the film’s highest single-day performer so far, with earnings touching Rs 59 crore.

With its current pace, Border 2 has already surpassed the opening weekend figures of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar.

Border 2 review

In a review, film critic Saibal Chatterjee noted that Border 2 succeeds in highlighting the courage of soldiers while also touching upon their emotional vulnerabilities. The film explores themes of separation, loss, fear, and hope, presenting moments of heroism amid personal struggles.

About the film

Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty. Set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the film is positioned as a spiritual successor to the 1997 classic Border.