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Young Indian batter eyes historic milestones in the U-19 World Cup final against England
The final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 between India and England is set to be a thrilling contest for cricket fans. All eyes will be on India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has a golden opportunity to create history by breaking two major records in the title clash.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament, impressing everyone with his consistency and fearless batting. He played crucial knocks in key matches, including the semi-final, providing India with strong starts and stability in the middle order. On the back of these performances, India have reached the Under-19 World Cup final for a record 10th time.
In the final, Vaibhav will be aiming for his first major milestone — becoming the highest run-scorer for India in this edition of the Under-19 World Cup. A solid innings in the final could see him finish as India’s top run-getter and also place him at the top of the tournament’s overall run-scoring charts.
The second major record in Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sights is registering one of the biggest individual scores in an Under-19 World Cup final. Only a handful of batters have managed big innings on this stage so far, but given Vaibhav’s current form, expectations are high. If he manages to score a century in the final, he will join an elite list of Indian batters who have scored hundreds in Under-19 World Cup finals.
The Indian team management and captain are also banking heavily on Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the high-pressure final. His technique, temperament, and ability to handle pressure against England’s strong bowling attack could prove crucial for India. A match-winning performance on the biggest stage would not only strengthen India’s chances of lifting the trophy but also cement Vaibhav’s place in Under-19 cricket history.
It will be fascinating to see how Vaibhav Suryavanshi handles the pressure of the World Cup final. One thing is certain — this match could turn out to be the most memorable game of his young career and a defining moment in his journey as a future star of Indian cricket.