The stage is set for a thrilling finale as India and England prepare to clash in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final. The highly anticipated match will take place on Friday, February 6, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.
Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are eager to witness which team will emerge victorious in this prestigious tournament. India, aiming for their sixth title, has showcased exceptional form throughout the competition. Their journey to the final included a thrilling semi-final victory over Afghanistan. Meanwhile, England secured their place in the final after a strong performance, defeating Australia in their semi-final match.
The final match is scheduled to commence at 9:30 am local time in Harare, which translates to 1 pm IST (Indian Standard Time) and 7:30 am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
For fans in India eager to catch the action live, the final will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will also be available on JioHotstar and Disney+ Hotstar. Tata Play will also provide live coverage and updates.
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast the U19 World Cup final. Cricket fans in Pakistan can enjoy free live streaming on the Tamasha app and website. For viewers in Sri Lanka, Dialog Television will provide live coverage, with streaming available on the Dialogue ViU+ App and The Papare.com website. Australian fans can catch the game live on Amazon Prime Video. In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ will broadcast the final live. Willow TV will provide live streaming access to the semi-finals and final in the USA.
This edition of the U19 World Cup, the 16th of its kind, began on January 15 and has been co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament featured 16 teams divided into four groups. The top three teams from each group advanced to the Super Six stage, followed by the semi-finals, and culminating in the final.
India's U19 team, led by Ayush Mhatre with Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain, has had a remarkable run. The squad includes promising talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi. India's U19 team has a rich history in the World Cup, having won the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022) and finishing as runners-up on four occasions (2006, 2016, 2020 and 2024). Australia are the current reigning champions, having defeated India in the 2024 final.
Cricket enthusiasts can follow live scores, match stats, and other updates on Wisden and the ICC official app.