Key Points
- Australia U19 holds the record: 480/6 vs Kenya in 2002.
- India U19 scored 411/9 vs England in the 2026 final.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 for India in 2026 final.
The Under-19 (U19) World Cup is a major cricket tournament for national teams featuring players under 19 years of age. It first started in 1988 and has been played every two years since 1998.
India is the most successful team in history, having won a record five titles. The 2026 U19 World Cup is co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. In this article, we'll take a look at the highest team scores ever recorded in the tournament's history.
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List Of Highest Totals For Under-19s World Cup
The Under-19 World Cup has featured some amazing batting, with teams often overpowering their rivals. From Australia’s record-breaking run in 2002 to India’s impressive showing in the 2026 final, these high scores highlight the best of youth cricket worldwide.
Highest Team Scores in the Under-19 World Cup
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| Australia U19 | 480/6 | 50.0 | 9.60 | v Kenya U19 | Dunedin | 20 Jan 2002 |
| NZ U19 | 436/4 | 50.0 | 8.72 | v Kenya U19 | Christchurch | 17 Jan 2018 |
| India U19 | 425/3 | 50.0 | 8.50 | v Scot U19 | Dhaka | 16 Feb 2004 |
| SL Under-19 | 419/4 | 50.0 | 8.38 | v Kenya U19 | Lincoln | 23 Jan 2018 |
| India U19 | 411/9 | 50.0 | 8.22 | v ENG Under-19 | Harare | 06 Feb 2026 |
| India U19 | 405/5 | 50.0 | 8.10 | v Uganda U19 | Tarouba | 22 Jan 2022 |
| England U19 | 404/6 | 50.0 | 8.08 | v Scot U19 | Harare | 21 Jan 2026 |
| WI Under-19 | 402/3 | 50.0 | 8.04 | v Scot U19 | Dunedin | 21 Jan 2002 |
| Australia U19 | 398/6 | 50.0 | 7.96 | v PNG U19 | Orkney | 15 Jan 1998 |
| SA Under-19 | 397/5 | 50.0 | 7.94 | v Tanzania U19 | Windhoek | 19 Jan 2026 |
Source: ESPN
1. Australia Under-19 (480/6)
Australia holds the all-time record for the highest score in the tournament's history. Set against Kenya in 2002, this remains one of the most dominant displays ever seen in Youth ODIs. They maintained a staggering run rate of 9.60 throughout their 50 overs.
2. New Zealand Under-19 (436/4)
In the 2018 edition, New Zealand capitalised on home conditions to post a massive 436/4 against Kenya. This innings showcased the Black Caps' depth and power-hitting, setting a new benchmark for their national youth side at the time.
3. India Under-19 (425/3 & 411/9)
India features prominently on this list, with their 425/3 against Scotland in 2004 standing as a long-time record. More recently, in the 2026 final against England, they posted a mammoth 411/9 in Harare, led by Vaibhav Sryavanshi's record-breaking innings.
4. Sri Lanka Under-19 (419/4)
Sri Lanka's highest entry came in 2018 when they dismantled the Kenyan bowling attack in Lincoln. Their total of 419 was built on clinical strike-rotation and a massive acceleration in the final ten overs, resulting in a run rate of 8.38.
5. England Under-19 (404/6)
England joined the 400-club during the ongoing 2026 World Cup with a powerful performance against Scotland. This score highlighted their aggressive modern approach to the game, though they eventually faced a massive Indian total in the championship final.
What is the Highest Team Score in the 2026 U-19 World Cup?
The highest team score of the 2026 Under-19 World Cup was set by India in the final against England on February 6, 2026. India posted a massive 411/9 in 50 overs, surpassing the previous tournament record of 404/6 held by England.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opposition | Match Date |
| 1 | India | 411/9 | vs England | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 2 | England | 404/6 | vs Scotland | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 3 | South Africa | 397/5 | vs Tanzania | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 387/4 | vs Japan | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 5 | India | 352/8 | vs Zimbabwe | Jan 27, 2026 |
This record-breaking total was driven by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic 175 off just 80 balls, the highest individual score by an Indian in the tournament's history.
Other notable high totals during the tournament included South Africa’s 397/5 against Tanzania and Sri Lanka’s 387/4 against Japan.
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