Cricket Fraternity Unites in Praise for India's U19 World Cup Champions
The Indian cricket community erupted in celebration as the Under-19 team clinched a historic sixth World Cup title, defeating England by 100 runs in a thrilling final. The victory marks India's continued dominance in age-group cricket, with the team now holding five major ICC trophies simultaneously.
Record-Breaking Performance Secures Victory
India's triumph was built on a spectacular batting display, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivering a masterclass innings of 175 runs from just 80 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and 15 sixes. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed a solid 53, while Abhigyan Kundu added 40 runs to propel India to a formidable total of 411/9.
England, despite a valiant effort from Ben Dawkins (66) and a powerful 115 from Falconer, collapsed to 311 all out. The match aggregate of 722 runs set a new record for the highest in U19 World Cup final history.
Cricket Legends Extend Heartfelt Congratulations
Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic former batsman, expressed immense pride in the young team's fearless approach. "Champions! So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played," he posted, specifically praising Suryavanshi's extraordinary performance.
Virat Kohli, who himself led India to U19 World Cup glory in 2008, celebrated the team's achievement. "Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in age-group cricket and beyond continues," he stated, acknowledging the squad's comprehensive effort.
Current Stars and Former Greats Join Celebration
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, marveled at the young team's maturity. "6th time U-19 World Cup Winners!! You boys are so young yet extraordinary. You've announced yourselves as champions," he remarked.
Former women's captain Mithali Raj highlighted Suryavanshi's record-breaking innings as the foundation of India's victory, while head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team as representing India's "bright future."
Veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin described the campaign as "flawless" and powered by "talent, fearlessness and audacity." He noted how the team's batting approach could redefine future scoring standards in white-ball cricket.
India's Unprecedented Trophy Collection
This U19 World Cup victory adds to India's impressive collection of current ICC trophies, which now includes:
- ICC T20 World Cup
- ICC Champions Trophy
- ICC Women's World Cup
- ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup
- ICC Under-19 World Cup (6th title)
The comprehensive win underscores India's growing stature as a cricket powerhouse across all formats and age groups, with the U19 team's success signaling a promising pipeline of talent for the national squad.
