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2026-02-06 20:23The world champions
The dreams that started to take wings in their very childhood, when the boys in the blue felt a very strong urge to be a cricketer, they may never ever have thought of this moment, but as the game grew big, the dreams took off. Yes, they are the 15 memeber who made India proud again, they are the sons of those lucky mothers who never stopped their child from flying. The proud 15s, the prodigy of the future.
2026-02-06 20:19India has become the world champion
India's future is in safe hands as India won the World Cup for the sixth time, as Kanishk Chauhan's ball to Falconer landed in Khilan Patel's hand safely.
2026-02-06 20:15Falconer, the one-man army
Falconer reached to his century with six; the only batter from the England side who showed resistance.
2026-02-06 20:09RS Ambrish gave the breakthrough again
India is now one wicket away from winning the World Cup for the sixth time as Ambrish took the wicket of Lumsden. England is now at 287 runs in 38.2 over.
2026-02-06 19:58RS Ambrish broke the partnership
James Minto went to the pavilion after playing a false shot against RS Ambrish, India needed to take two more to become the world champions.
2026-02-06 19:50Drinks break
As of now, England is building their castle of clouds with a strong partnership of 88 runs formed by James Minto and Calob Falconer. They have posted 265 runs, losing seven wickets in 34 overs.
2026-02-06 19:34Falconer reached to his fifty
Caleb Falconer has reached his fifty with a six, taking the England team to a new milestone single-handedly. England is now at 246 runs after 31 overs.
2026-02-06 19:23England reaches 200
England crossed the 200-run mark through Falconer’s resistance, but remained firmly in trouble after losing seven wickets in a pressured chase against India.
2026-02-06 19:11Deepesh grabbed two wickets in one over
A series of wickets made the run chase troubling for England. Deepesh's fierce bowling in the comeback spell gave India the upper hand in the finals. England has lost three wickets in just four runs. England is now standing at 189 runs with three wickets in hand.
2026-02-06 19:10England lost their fifth wicket
Albert, who took his stance just after Dawkins' departure, has returned to the pavilion due to a misunderstanding, and Khilan Patel made him run out.
2026-02-06 19:00One more set batsman departs, Ben Dawkins, out
England is in trouble as Ben Dawkins lost his wicket to Indian captain Ayush Mhatre, who tried to beat the cover region but placed the ball straight into the hands of Khilan Patel. Ben Dawkins returned pavillion scoring 66 runs.
2026-02-06 18:55Ben Dawkins reached to fifty
Ben Dawkins has completed his fifty and is anchoring the innings for England. He decorated his innings with one maximum and six fours. He is now playing at 65 runs. England has posted 174 runs, losing three wickets.
2026-02-06 18:36England's hope is fading as Rew got out after a good start
England has lost two of their big names in no time. Thomas Rew, the England captain, failed to convert the big shot and gave his wicket to Kanishk Chauhan, who is looking off colour.
Khilan Patel showed Ben Mayes the way of pavillion
Just a few seconds after becoming the highest run scorer of the tournament, Ben Mayes gifted his wicket to the fielder and got out after looking good. Captain Rew joined Dawkins in the crease. England is now on 108 runs, losing two wickets.
2026-02-06 18:25The Ben duo completed 50 runs partnership
Showing a glimpse of their hitting ability, Ben Mayes and Ben Dawkins have formed a 74-run partnership. Ben Mayes made 45 runs while Dawkins made 25 runs. England has made 92 runs till now.
2026-02-06 18:25England shifted the gears
England ended the powerplay scoring 64 runs, Ben Mayes is now only dealing with boundaries.
2026-02-06 17:56England lost first wicket
Moores departed after scoring 17 runs, He got a life in the last over and hit one four after that but a Jabber by Ambrish helped India to get the first wicket.
2026-02-06 17:51Joseph Moores dropped at 13
Henil Patel dropped Joseph Moores catch at 13 runs. Failing to react on the stiff chance,Henil Patel failed to take the caught and bowled chance.
2026-02-06 17:43England opened the scorebook
After playing two overs maiden,England found their first run as Dawkins chipped the ball and pressed for a signal. Ambrish and Henil Patel started the spell for India.
2026-02-06 17:39Cautious start for England
England began their daunting 412-run chase with a cautious start, playing out a maiden first over under immense scoreboard pressure.
2026-02-06 17:04India posted 411 runs after 50 overs
The Indian team made history by scoring 411 runs in the World Cup final, setting a record for the highest total by any team in the final of an ICC event. Vaibhav scored an impressive 175 runs, while Ayush Mhatre contributed a valuable 53 runs. Late contributions from Kundu and Kanishk further boosted the team's score, securing their place in the history books.
2026-02-06 17:03India crosses 400 runs
Kanishk Chauhan's straight four helped India to surpass 400 runs.
2026-02-06 16:48India is on the verge of all-out
Khilan Patel departed, scoring just 3 runs. As India is losing wickets constantly, the England bowlers brought the Indian team to the verge of being all out. After 48 overs, India is standing at 385 runs, losing 8 wickets.
2026-02-06 16:37India lost the seventh wicket
James Minto gave another blow to India. Took the wicket of Ambrish. It was his third wicket in the mega event. Ambrish returned to the pavilion scoring 18 runs in 24 balls.
2026-02-06 16:32Morgan takes the wicket of Kundu
Kundu has departed, scoring 40 runs, and tried to hit a cheeky lap shot, which landed straight in the hands of Ralphie Albert. Kundu decorated the innings with six fours and one six with a strike rate of 129.03.
2026-02-06 16:32Kundu went big against Lumsden
Abhigyan Kundu hammered 19 runs to Lumsden's 8th over with the help of three fours and one six.
2026-02-06 16:19Lumsden came for another spell
After facing the carnage of Vaibhab, Lumsden came for another spell. In his first six overs, he has conceded 53 runs.
2026-02-06 16:11Albert's spell ends
Despite the carnage of Vaibhab Sooryavanshi, Ralphie Albert ended his spell with a commanding 6.6 economy rate. India is at 320 runs, losing 5 wickets, before the start of the third powerplay.
2026-02-06 16:05Vedant Trivedi departs
The hero of the Super Six's Vedant Trivedi departed after scoring 32 runs in 36 balls. He hit the ball in the air and got caught by Ben Mayes in the leg. Minto picked two big wickets in two overs.
2026-02-06 15:56Malhotra falls
England finally breaks the stand. The partnership looked solid, but Malhotra tried to force the pace with an awkward swing, only to get a thick leading edge that loops straight into the hands of the mid-off fielder. 307/4 at 35 overs
2026-02-06 15:51302/3 at 34 overs
The intent is getting bolder now. With the off-side field brought up against the off-spinner, the left-hander is quick to switch stance and look to go over the in-ring fielders. Vihaan Trivedi moves to 29, Vedant Malhotra to 30, as India reach 302 for 3 after 34 overs.
2026-02-06 15:43283/3 after 30 overs
At the 30-over mark, India are still cruising, with this partnership gradually finding its rhythm. They will be content to tick along for another five overs or so, knowing the batting depth gives them the freedom to accelerate when needed. For now, Vihaan Trivedi and Vedant Malhotra are settling in, but both will be keen to shift gears sooner rather than later.
2026-02-06 15:36Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ends strike at 175
What a special knock this has been. He may feel a touch disappointed, but there is no reason for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to hang his head. He was batting on a different plane altogether today. The innings finally ends at a magnificent 175. Lumsden gives it a bit of extra roll on his fingers and angles it down the leg side. Sooryavanshi tries to glance it away but only manages a faint edge. The ball carries through to skipper Thomas Rew, and suddenly England find a spark of life.
2026-02-06 15:3327-run over takes IND past 200
Vaibhab Sooryavanshi has already smashed 12 fours and 12 sixes. Wow. 213/2 after 22. Going at nearly 10 an over.
2026-02-06 15:2755-ball Century for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!
At the age of 14, Vaiabhav Sooryabhansi hammered a century on the big stage in just 55 balls when it mattered the most. With that, he became the third Indian to score a century in the U-19 finals. Following Unmukt Chand and Manjot Kalra, the wonder boy has posted his namein the history. India has made 185 runs till now in just 21 overs.