The U19 World Cup 2026 final between India and England is set to take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Cricket fans in India can catch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network channels. Live streaming will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website. The toss is scheduled for 12:30 PM IST.
Both India and England have had an impressive run in the tournament, remaining unbeaten throughout the group stage and Super Six phase. India, the record five-time champions (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), are appearing in their 10th U19 World Cup final and sixth consecutive summit clash. They finished as runners-up to Australia in 2024. In their journey to the final this year, Ayush Mhatre's team defeated Bangladesh, New Zealand, and the USA in the group stage, followed by victories against Zimbabwe and Pakistan in the Super Six. A record run chase against Afghanistan in the semi-finals secured their place in the title clash.
England are aiming for their second U19 World Cup title, with their first and only win dating back to 1998. Under the leadership of captain Thomas Rew, England cruised through the group phase with wins against Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Scotland, and continued their winning streak in the Super Six against Bangladesh and New Zealand. They defeated defending champions Australia in a tense semi-final encounter.
Key players for England include Ben Mayes, who has scored 399 runs, and captain Thomas Rew with 299 runs. Pacer Manny Lumsden is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 wickets, while spinner Ralphie Albert has taken 10 wickets. For India, the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been a consistent performer with 264 runs, including three half-centuries in six matches. Henil Patel has been India's key bowler, taking 11 wickets in the tournament. In the semi-final against Afghanistan, Aaron George scored a superb 115, supported by explosive starts from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre.
The Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the U19 World Cup. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar. Fans can also follow live scores and updates on Olympics.com. Sky Sports will also broadcast the match live in the UK.
The final match promises to be a thrilling contest between two strong and unbeaten teams. India will be looking to extend their dominance in the U19 World Cup, while England will be eager to reclaim the title after a long wait.