For the future of International Cricket, ICC has always shown a building nature for the future, and for this, the Under-19 is a tournament where many players show their cricket skills and talent.
The Under-19 Men’s cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament, which is organised by the ICC every alternate year since 1988.
This year in 2026, the ICC Under-19 World Cup currently ongoing in Zimbabwe, and once again, young talents from across different nations show their inner strategy toward their batting and bowling in this format of cricket.
In 2024, the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup was won by Australia against India.
Cricket lovers are eagerly searching for answers to key questions: Who won the U-19 World Cup 2026? Which player scored the most runs? Who took the most wickets? And who was crowned Player of the Tournament?
Here’s everything you need to know.
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 x 6️⃣
— ICC (@ICC) February 6, 2026
India defeat England to be crowned ICC Men's #U19WorldCup 2026 winners 👏 pic.twitter.com/cECQnOVd3J
Who Won the U-19 World Cup 2026?
The Under-19 World Cup 2026, which was won by Team India against England by 100 runs.
The star of the match was the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 175 runs in just 80 balls with the help of 15 sixes and 15 boundaries.
1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ off 8️⃣0️⃣ 🔥
— ICC (@ICC) February 6, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on a show at the #U19WorldCup Final 👏
Watch his record-breaking knock 👉 https://t.co/TJKMn5Ufbh pic.twitter.com/2RtcUrWstc
Most Runs in U-19 World Cup 2026
In the U-19 World Cup 2026, the most runs were scored by Ben Mayes, a Right Handed Batsman of England, in 7 Matches 444 runs.
Here are the top 5 players with the most runs in the Under-19 World Cup 2026:
| Rank | Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg. | SR | 4s | 6s |
| 1 | Ben Mayes (ENG19) | 7 | 7 | 444 | 74.00 | 112.40 | 41 | 15 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND19) | 7 | 7 | 439 | 62.71 | 169.49 | 41 | 30 |
| 3 | Faisal Shinozada (AFG19) | 6 | 6 | 435 | 87.00 | 107.14 | 52 | 5 |
| 4 | Viran Chamuditha (SL19) | 5 | 5 | 310 | 62.00 | 122.05 | 40 | 2 |
| 5 | Thomas Rew (ENG19) | 6 | 6 | 299 | 74.75 | 101.01 | 29 | 8 |
Data: ESPNcricinfo
Most Wickets in U-19 World Cup 2026
The Most Wickets in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 were Manny Lumsden, a right-arm medium bowler of the England team taken 15 wickets in 7 matches of this U-19 World Cup 2026 tournament.
Here are the top 5 players with the most runs in the Under-19 World Cup 2026:
| Rank | Player | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | 5w |
| 1 | M Lumsden (ENG19) | 7 | 7 | 16 | 5/17 | 1 |
| 2 | Nooristani Omarzai (AFG19) | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5/9 | 1 |
| 3 | Abdul Subhan (PAK19) | 5 | 5 | 13 | 4/11 | 0 |
| 4 | Ali Raza (PAK19) | 5 | 5 | 13 | 4/37 | 0 |
| 5 | Al Fahad (BAN19) | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5/38 | 1 |
Data: ESPNcricinfo
Who won the Player of the Tournament in the U-19 World Cup 2026?
The Player of the Tournament award is presented to the most impactful all-round performer across the competition. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Player of the Tournament in U-19 World Cup 2026 and also he was Player of the Match for the final of Under-19 World 2026.
Saving his best performance of the tournament for the biggest game of all 👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the Player of the Match in the final for his record-shattering knock 🙌
India U19 win by 100 runs 🏆
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/hisult6ODX #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/LYehNgp3Xg
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Player Name: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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Country: India (U-19)
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Role: 175 runs in just 80 balls with 15 sixes and 15 boundaries
4⃣3⃣9⃣ Runs
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2026
6⃣2⃣.7⃣1⃣ Average
1⃣7⃣5⃣ Highest
3⃣ Fifties and 1⃣ Hundred
For his staggering impact with the bat, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is named the Player of the Tournament at the #U19WorldCup 2026 👌👌
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/hisult6ODX pic.twitter.com/hqMQZB0LrO
This honour reflects consistency, match influence, and overall excellence throughout the World Cup.
What is the Prize Money for the U-19 World Cup 2026?
The cash prize for every ICC tournament is allotted a proper amount of cash. The T20 ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 is going to begin from 7 February to 8 March, and for this year also, $13.50 million USD has been decided as the prize money by ICC.
But, you will be surprised to know that for the U-19 World Cup 2026, or in any year from starting 1988, there is “No Prize Money” allocated for the U-19 teams in the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
But, is there any winning bonus allotted to the winning team?
Yes, it can, and the winning nations' cricket board can provide an incentive to teams.
For instance, India won the U-19 World Cup in 2022, and the BCCI has given the incentive of 30 Lakh Indian Rupees to each squad member.
Moreover, the Indian women’s team won the 2025 ICC Women’s Under-19 World Cup, BCCI again gives the combined incentive of 5 Crore Indian Rupees to all teams members
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