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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 — Final Super Six Standings
Super Six — Group 2 (India’s Division)
India dominated their division with a flawless unbeaten streak and an elite net run rate to claim the top spot heading into the semi-finals.
| Position | International Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | India U19 (IND-W) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +2.585 |
| 2 | England U19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.757 |
| 3 | Pakistan U19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.765 |
| 4 | Bangladesh U19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.505 |
| 5 | New Zealand U19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -2.923 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.815 |
Super Six — Group 1
Australia and Afghanistan claimed the top two qualification spots from the parallel pool.
| Position | International Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | Australia U19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.950 |
| 2 | Afghanistan U19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.725 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka U19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -0.113 |
| 4 | West Indies U19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.421 |
| 5 | South Africa U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -0.980 |
| 6 | Ireland U19 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.010 |
Preliminary Round: Group B Initial Standings
Before crossing over into the Super Six phase, India swept through the preliminary stage by winning all three of their opening Group B matches in clinical fashion:
| Pool Position | Group B Squad Lineup | Matches | Won | Lost | Total Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
| 1 | India U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.976 |
| 2 | Bangladesh U19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +0.327 |
| 3 | New Zealand U19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6.143 |
| 4 | United States U19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1.720 |
Champions Path: ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup Knockout Stages
This table chronicles the definitive battle map of the knockout fixtures, showcasing how India conquered the final stages to claim world dominance.
| Tournament Knockout Phase | Match Opponents | Venue Location | Primary Team Scores | Final Match Outcome |
| Semi-Final 1 | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | AFG: 198/10 (46.2 overs)IND: 199/3 (38.4 overs) | India U19 won by 7 wickets |
| Semi-Final 2 | England U19 vs Australia U19 | Eden Park, Auckland | AUS: 242/9 (50.0 overs)ENG: 246/5 (47.1 overs) | England U19 won by 5 wickets |
| The Grand Final | India U19 vs England U19 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | IND: 312/5 (50.0 overs)ENG: 212/10 (42.3 overs) | India U19 won by 100 runs |
Tournament Gold Medallists: India Under-19 Individual Player Statistics
This table displays the statistical giants of the Indian squad who dominated the tournament leaderboards in batting, bowling, and all-round impact.
| Featured Squad Player | Primary Tactical Role | Tournament Stat Metric | Performance Figures | Championship Impact Analysis |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Opening Batter | Total Runs Scored | 485 Runs (Avg: 69.28) | Finished as the highest run-scorer of the tournament with two centuries. |
| Hardik Desai | Top-Order Anchor | Total Runs Scored | 392 Runs (Avg: 56.00) | Smashed a flawless century (114 runs) in the Grand Final match. |
| Ayush Mhatre | All-rounder | Runs & Wickets | 210 Runs & 8 Wickets | Provided explosive middle-order acceleration and crucial breakthrough wickets. |
| Chetan Sharma | Spearhead Fast Bowler | Total Wickets Taken | 18 Wickets (Avg: 14.12) | Led the tournament bowling charts and took a 4-wicket haul in the final. |
| Kiran Chormale | Primary Off-Spinner | Total Wickets Taken | 14 Wickets (Avg: 16.45) | Maintained an elite economy rate of 3.42 to choke teams in the middle overs. |
The Coaching Masterminds & Elite Support System
This table breaks down the tactical brains trust, developmental masterminds, and operational support units responsible for shaping the world champions.
| Leadership & Support Department | Designated Official | Tactical Blueprint & Strategic Championship Impact |
| Head Coach & High-Performance Director | VVS Laxman | Infuses elite international match-awareness, mental toughness, and technical excellence. |
| Batting Coach & Consultant | Hrishikesh Kanitkar | Implements high-pressure batting simulations and structural top-order anchoring drills. |
| Bowling Coach & Skill Developer | Sairaj Bahutule | Refines tactical line, length variations, and high-pressure death-overs execution. |
| Fielding Coach & Athletic Mentor | Munish Bali | Enforces modern athletic fielding standards, target-throwing accuracy, and agility. |
| Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach | Anand Date | Manages optimal physical workloads and builds peak stamina for long global tournaments. |
| Head Physiotherapist & Recovery Expert | Niranjan Pandit | Oversees fast-track injury prevention systems and post-match physical recovery blueprints. |
Global Supremacy: All-Time ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup Leaderboard
This comprehensive leaderboard ranks the most successful cricketing nations in Under-19 history, cementing India’s status at the absolute pinnacle of the sport.
| Global Ranking | Cricket Nation Association | World Cup Titles | Runner-Up Finishes | Total Final Appearances | Historic Dominance Era |
| 1 | India U19 | 6 Titles | 4 Times | 10 Finals | 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022, 2026 |
| 2 | Australia U19 | 4 Titles | 2 Times | 6 Finals | 1988, 2002, 2010, 2024 |
| 3 | Pakistan U19 | 2 Titles | 3 Times | 5 Finals | 2004, 2006 |
| 4 | Bangladesh U19 | 1 Title | 0 Times | 1 Final | 2020 |
| 5 | South Africa U19 | 1 Title | 1 Time | 2 Finals | 2014 |
| 6 | West Indies U19 | 1 Title | 1 Time | 2 Finals | 2016 |
| 7 | England U19 | 1 Title | 2 Times | 3 Finals | 1998 |
