Ind vs Eng U19 World Cup 2026 Final: Time, live streaming, weather, pitch, head-to-head and playing XIs

India U19 and England U19 get ready for the Under-19 World Cup final at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6. Both teams arrive unbeaten, making this a fitting end to the tournament. India are chasing a record sixth title, while England are aiming to lift the trophy for only the second time. India last won the title in 2022 and have already tasted success against England in a previous final. England, whose only Under-19 World Cup win came back in 1998, will be desperate to script a fresh chapter.

India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 Final

India marched into the final with a commanding seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the semi-final. Chasing a stiff target of 311, the Indian batters showed maturity beyond their years and finished the job with 53 balls to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra all chipped in with crucial contributions.

England, on the other hand, booked their final spot by getting past Australia in the other semi-final. Their campaign has been built on balance, with both batters and bowlers stepping up at key moments.

India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 Final Live Streaming

Fans can catch the U19 World Cup final live between England U19 vs India U19 title match at 1 PM IST on Friday, February 6. In India, the game will be shown live on the Star Sports Network, and fans can stream the action online on the JioHotstar app or website with a valid subscription. International viewers in other regions have their own official broadcast and streaming partners, but for Indian viewers the Star Sports broadcast and JioHotstar live stream are the main ways to watch the final in real time.

India U19 vs England U19 final: Weather and pitch report

The weather in Harare looks set to cooperate, promising a full day of cricket. Temperatures are expected to stay between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius. The forecast suggests very little chance of rain, with mostly clear skies and some sunshine.

There could be slight moisture in the morning, offering early help to fast bowlers. Dew is unlikely to be a major factor, although the outfield may get a bit damp later in the day.
The Harare Sports Club pitch is known for being balanced. Fast bowlers often get some movement with the new ball, while batters who survive the early phase usually find scoring easier. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs.In youth ODIs at this venue, first-innings scores between 240 and 270 are considered competitive. Discipline, patience and smart shot selection are likely to decide the final.

England U19 vs India U19 World Cup Final: Head-to-head record

India U19 and England U19 have faced each other 55 times in Youth ODIs. India have won 40 matches, while England have managed 13 victories. One match ended in a tie in 2017.

India have dominated this rivalry over the years and also beat England in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup final. England will see this final as a chance to flip the script on the biggest stage.

England U19 vs India U19: Probable playing XIs

Both teams are expected to back the combinations that have carried them through the tournament. Any last-minute changes are likely to depend on fitness updates.

India U19 probable XI:
Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.

England U19 probable XI:
Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (captain/wicketkeeper), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French.