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this International Cricket Council (ICC) Officially announced the best lineup for this tournament 2026 U19 World Cupand there are many young stars. After a flawless, undefeated campaign that ended with an overwhelming victory of 100 consecutive wins indian team Exceed England In the final, three Indian players were selected in the 12-member elite squad. The selection was made by a panel of experts, including Ian Bishop and Andy Flowerunderscoring the depth of talent that propelled India to a record sixth crown.
U19 World Cup 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi named man of the tournament
Topping the list is a 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The left-handed opener ended the tournament with 439 runs, but it was his historic performance in the final that etched his name in the record books. Suryavanshi scored a stunning 175 runs (including 15 fours and 15 sixes) in just 80 balls, becoming the highest individual score in a U19 World Cup final. His ability to combine classical batting with modern aggression earned him player of the tournament honors and a top spot in the global XI.
2026 U19 World Cup: The all-round talent of Kanishk Chouhan
Join Suryavanshi is versatile Kanishk Chauhanhe is the backbone of India’s middle order and an important second bowling option. Chauhan’s consistency was his biggest asset as he accumulated 113 runs at a strike rate of 116.49. He often came on in high-pressure situations and his ability to stabilize the innings and then accelerate proved crucial. On the field, he also took crucial wickets to finish the match with an impressive economy rate of 4.52.
Henil Patel: At the forefront of the bowling attack
The last of the Indian trio is rhythmic Henil Patel. While Suryavanshi grabbed the headlines with the bat, Patel was the silent assassin with the ball. He finished the season with 11 wickets, including a career-defining performance of 5 for 16 against the United States in the group stages. His discipline and partnership-breaking skills in the Powerplay made him one of Harare’s most feared bowlers, justifying his inclusion as the main strike bowler in the Championship squad.
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2026 U19 World Cup: A star-studded cast of global talent
while India and runners-up England (represented by the captain) Thomas Lu, Ben Maysand Manny Lumsden) dominated the selection, and the team also featured outstanding performers from other countries. Sri Lankan Veeran Chamudisahe scored a tournament-high 192 points, while Afghanistan’s Faisal Khan Shinoda Both earned their berths after prolific batting performances. Bowling department gets support from Pakistan Dan Raza and afghanistan Nuristan Omarzaiensuring a well-rounded team that represents the best lineup in the 2026 version.
ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026: Team of the Tournament
| # | player | matches | running | hit rate | 100 seconds | Over 50 years old | wickets | economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi(IND) | 7 | Chapter 439 | 169.49 | 1 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2 | Viran Chamudisa(SL) | 5 | 310 | 122.05 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 3 | Faisal Khan Shinoda(AFG) | 6 | Chapter 435 | 107.14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 4 | Thomas Lue (England) (week, defender) | 7 | 330 | 105.09 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| 5 | Oliver Peake (Australia) | 6 | 234 | 95.51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 6 | Ben Meyers(ENG) | 7 | Chapter 444 | 112.40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 7 | Kanishk Chauhan(IND) | 7 | 113 | 116.49 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4.52 |
| 8 | Nuristani Omarzai (AFG) | 6 | twenty three | 76.66 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4.22 |
| 9 | Rural Law (Wisconsin) | 4 | 37 | 119.35 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4.93 |
| 10 | Ali Raza(PAK) | 5 | 12 | 45:00 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4.02 |
| 11 | Manny Lumsden(ENG) | 7 | 15 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4.89 |
| 12 | Henil Patel(IND) | 7 | 15 | 71.42 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4.44 |
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