Key Points
- Eoin Morgan (Ireland) leads with 606 runs (2004-2006) in U19 World Cups.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) is youngest to score a U19 WC century in 2026.
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) is 2nd with 585 runs (2010-2012) in U19 World Cups.
The Under-19 (U19) World Cup is a major cricket tournament for players under 19 years old. It first started in 1988. Since 1998, it has been played every two years. India is the most successful team, winning a record five titles so far.
The ongoing 2026 U19 World Cup is being held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. It features sixteen teams competing for the top prize. In this article, we’ll take a look at the players with the most runs in the tournament's history.
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Most Runs In Under-19s World Cup: Top 10 Batsmen with Most Career Runs (All-Time)
This following data presents the top run-scorers across all editions of the Under-19 World Cup.
| Player | Team | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
| EJG Morgan | Ireland | 2004-2006 | 13 | 13 | 606 | 124 | 50.50 | 79.73 | 2 | 3 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 2010-2012 | 12 | 12 | 585 | 129 | 58.50 | 73.12 | 2 | 3 |
| SN Khan | India | 2014-2016 | 12 | 12 | 566 | 76 | 70.75 | 92.93 | 0 | 7 |
| KC Brathwaite | West Indies | 2010-2012 | 12 | 12 | 548 | 92* | 60.88 | 66.99 | 0 | 6 |
| FH Allen | New Zealand | 2016-2018 | 12 | 12 | 548 | 115* | 54.80 | 112.52 | 1 | 3 |
| K Chaugai | Nepal | 2002-2006 | 20 | 20 | 537 | 90* | 28.26 | 57.37 | 0 | 3 |
| Anamul Haque | Bangladesh | 2010-2012 | 12 | 12 | 519 | 128 | 43.25 | 84.94 | 2 | 2 |
| D Brevis | South Africa | 2022-2022 | 6 | 6 | 506 | 138 | 84.33 | 90.19 | 2 | 3 |
| S Dhawan | India | 2004-2004 | 7 | 7 | 505 | 155* | 84.16 | 93.51 | 3 | 1 |
| BD Williams | Australia | 1988-1988 | 9 | 9 | 471 | 112 | 52.33 | 85.23 | 2 | 3 |
Source: ESPN
1. Eoin Morgan (EJG Morgan)
Eoin Morgan remains the all-time leading run-scorer in Under-19 World Cup history, representing Ireland before his legendary career with England.
Between 2004 and 2006, he amassed 606 runs in 13 matches at an impressive average of 50.50. Known for his inventive stroke play, Morgan notched two centuries and three half-centuries during his U19 tenure.
2. Babar Azam
Babar Azam, one of the modern era's finest batters, first showcased his world-class potential during the 2010 and 2012 Under-19 World Cups for Pakistan.
He sits second on the all-time list with 585 runs from 12 innings, boasting a stellar average of 58.50. Babar's consistency was remarkable, recording two centuries and three fifties with a high score of 129.
3. Sarfaraz Khan (SN Khan)
Sarfaraz Khan is a standout figure in India’s U19 history, recognized for his longevity and high-scoring consistency across the 2014 and 2016 editions. He holds the record for the third-highest total runs in the tournament's history with 566 runs.
While he did not record a century, his impact was defined by his incredible frequency of milestones, hitting a record seven half-centuries in just 12 innings.
Most Runs by Active Players (2026)
The following players are currently active or have recently completed their participation in the 2026 Zimbabwe & Namibia tournament.
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Ave | SR |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | 7* | 439 | 175 | 62.71 | 169.49 |
| Faisal Shinozada | Afghanistan | 6 | 435 | 163 | 87.00 | 107.14 |
| Ben Mayes | England | 7* | 399 | 191 | 79.80 | 108.71 |
| Oliver Peake | Australia | 10 | 354 | 109 | 70.80 | 89.84 |
| Viran Chamuditha | Sri Lanka | 5 | 310 | 192 | 62.00 | 122.04 |
| Thomas Rew | England | 7* | 299 | 110 | 74.75 | 102.80 |
| N. Samuel | Australia | 6 | 275 | 77 | 91.66 | 67.40 |
Noteworthy Accomplishments in 2026
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Became the youngest player to score a century in U19 World Cup history (14 years, 316 days) during today's final.
- Ben Mayes: Set the record for the highest individual score by an England batter (191) against Scotland.
- Oliver Peake: Finished his second U19 World Cup career with back-to-back hundreds in the Super Sixes and Semi-final.
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