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India defeated England by 100 runs to claim the Under-19 World Cup 2026, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable 175-run innings playing a pivotal role in the victory. Alongside him, captain Ayush Mhatre contributed significantly with both bat and ball, guiding Team India to their sixth title.
This win adds Ayush Mhatre to a prestigious list of Indian captains who have lifted the U19 World Cup trophy.
Indian Captains Who Have Won the Under-19 World Cup
- Mohammad Kaif (2000): Kaif became the first Indian captain to win the Under-19 World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final.
- Virat Kohli (2008): Under Kohli’s leadership, India edged past South Africa by 12 runs in a rain-affected final decided via the Duckworth-Lewis method.
- Unmukt Chand (2012): Chand led India to a 6-wicket victory over Australia in the final, scoring a historic 111-run innings. (He now represents the USA cricket team.)
- Prithvi Shaw (2018): Shaw captained India to victory against Australia, with contributions from Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Riyan Parag.
- Yash Dhull (2022): Under Dhull, India lifted the Under-19 World Cup for the fifth time.
- Ayush Mhatre (2026): Mhatre’s leadership secured India’s sixth Under-19 World Cup title, adding his name to the elite list of Indian U19 captains.
Also read : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Stars as India Clinches ICC U-19 World Cup 2026
Edition-Wise List of Indian U19 World Cup Winners
- 2000: Mohammad Kaif
- 2008: Virat Kohli
- 2012: Unmukt Chand
- 2018: Prithvi Shaw
- 2022: Yash Dhull
- 2026: Ayush Mhatre
Did MS Dhoni Ever Win the Under-19 World Cup?
MS Dhoni never won the U19 World Cup and was not selected for India’s U19 team. During the 2000 World Cup, Ajay Ratra served as India’s wicketkeeper.