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In a grand gesture celebrating the future stars of Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a staggering cash reward for the triumphant Under-19 team. The announcement follows India’s clinical performance at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe, where the “Boys in Blue” dismantled England by 100 runs to secure an unprecedented sixth U19 World Cup title.
The windfall, confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, is intended to honour the players, support staff, and selectors for a campaign that remained undefeated from the group stages to the final. While the ICC traditionally does not provide direct cash prizes for youth tournaments, the BCCI has stepped in to ensure that the young turks are handsomely rewarded for their dominance on the global stage.
India crowned six-time champions after record-breaking final against England
The final in Harare was less a contest and more a masterclass in modern aggressive batting. Led by Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side etched their names into the history books by posting a mammoth 411/9 in 50 overs, the highest-ever total recorded in a U19 World Cup final. The centerpiece of this carnage was a once-in-a-generation knock by 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Suryavanshi’s performance was nothing short of legendary. He hammered 175 runs off just 80 balls, a whirlwind innings decorated with 15 boundaries and 15 sixes. His strike rate of 218.75 left the English bowlers shell-shocked and broke the previous final record of 111 runs held by Unmukt Chand. Supporting the onslaught, Captain Mhatre contributed a steady 53, while late-innings cameos from Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) ensured the target remained out of England’s reach.
Despite a valiant century from England’s Caleb Falconer (115), the Indian bowling unit, led by R.S. Ambrish and Deepesh Devendran, remained relentless. England was eventually bundled out for 311, sparking wild celebrations as India reaffirmed its status as the world’s premier nursery for cricketing talent.
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BCCI declares major reward for Team India after U19 World Cup 2026 victory
Speaking on the victory, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla emphasized that this success is the fruit of years of structural investment. He noted that the board’s focus on creating a deep players’ bank has allowed India to remain competitive across generations. “This is a result of the long-term efforts we at the BCCI have made to create a structure that encourages new talent,” Shukla told the media.
Secretary Saikia also highlighted the timing of the win, noting that the youth triumph serves as a massive morale booster for the senior men’s team, who begin their T20 World Cup campaign today. The staggering ₹7.5 crore reward is seen not just as a prize, but as an investment in the morale of a squad that many believe will form the core of India’s senior team by the 2030s.
“We are very happy. The whole country is proud of our young champions. So, they brought a lot of good luck to the country, and because we are also starting the T20 men’s World Cup in India today, during this time with this championship in the year, our men’s team will also be encouraged by the performance of our young turks in Harare. And as a result of their excellent performance, BCCI is very proud to announce a reward of 7.5 crores for our players and the support staff, along with their selectors,” Saikia stated to ANI.
With this sixth title (adding to wins in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022), the Indian U19 team has set a gold standard in age-group cricket that few nations can hope to match.
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