Following India’s historic sixth title win in the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on February 6, 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the official Team of the Tournament on February 8. The selection celebrates the most outstanding young talents who excelled throughout the competition.
The team is captained by Indian sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was also awarded Player of the Tournament. His breathtaking, record-shattering innings of 175 runs from just 80 balls in the final against England was the cornerstone of India’s emphatic victory.
The lineup features three players each from champion India and runners-up England, with English captain Thomas Rew named as the wicketkeeper. The side was chosen by a panel comprising Ian Bishop, Lydia Greenway, Andy Flower, and Telford Vice.
ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) – Batter | Player of the Tournament
- Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka) – Batter | Tournament-high score of 192
- Faisal Khan Shinozada (Afghanistan) – Batter | Consecutive centuries vs Ireland & India
- Thomas Rew (England) – Captain & Wicketkeeper | 330 tournament runs
- Oliver Peake (Australia) – Batter | Two centuries
- Ben Mayes (England) – Batter | Tournament’s leading run-scorer (444 runs)
- Kanishk Chouhan (India) – All-rounder
- Nooristani Omarzai (Afghanistan) – Bowler | 14 wickets (Best: 5/9)
- Vitel Lawes (West Indies) – Bowler | 10 wickets in 5 matches
- Ali Raza (Pakistan) – Bowler | 13 wickets
- Manny Lumsden (England) – Bowler | Highest wicket-taker (16 wickets)
- Henil Patel (India) – Bowler | 11 wickets (Best: 5/16)
Tournament Standouts:
India’s campaign was marked by sheer dominance, culminating in a 100-run victory over England in the Harare final. They set a monumental record by posting 411/9, the highest total ever in an U19 World Cup final.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s final heroics were historic: at 14 years and 317 days, he became the youngest centurion in an U19 final. His innings featured a record 15 sixes, and he finished the tournament with 30 sixes—the most by any player in a single edition.
A Glimpse into Cricket’s Future
The U19 World Cup 2026 served as a thrilling showcase of cricket’s next generation. India’s record-extending title win and the extraordinary feats of young stars like Sooryavanshi have set a new benchmark, while the Team of the Tournament honours those poised to become the international stars of tomorrow.