U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament Revealed: 3 Indians Make the Cut

The dust has settled on a historic ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, where India lifted their record-extending sixth trophy. Following the Men in Blue's dominant 100-run victory over England in the final, the ICC has officially announced the Team of the Tournament.

Recognizing the standout performers who lit up the global stage, the panel featuring legends like Ian Bishop and Andy Flower has selected a 12-man squad that represents the future of world cricket. As expected, the champions dominate the list, with three Indian superstars making the cut.

Here is a detailed look at the Indians who made the team and the stars who joined them.

The 3 Indians Who Made the Cut

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Opener)

• The Hero of the Final: There was never a doubt about this selection. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the undisputed MVP of the tournament.
• Key Stats: He finished as the second-highest run-scorer with 439 runs and a terrifying strike rate of 169.49.
• Highlight: His knock in the final will be remembered for decades a blistering 175 off 80 balls, shattering the record for the highest score in a U19 World Cup final. He also hit a tournament-record 30 sixes, proving he is ready for the IPL stage.
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2. Kanishk Chouhan (All-Rounder)

• The Silent Guardian: While Suryavanshi grabbed the headlines, Kanishk Chouhan was the engine room of the Indian side.
• Role: Batting in the middle order and bowling crucial overs, Chouhan provided consistently valuable contributions throughout the campaign. He was the player who stabilized innings when wickets fell and broke partnerships when the team needed a breakthrough.
• Verdict: A classic utility player who balances the side perfectly.
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3. Henil Patel (Bowler)

• The Wicket-Taker: Henil Patel emerged as India's most reliable bowling weapon.
• Key Stats: He finished with 11 wickets, but his impact went beyond just the numbers.
• Highlight: His spell of 5/16 against the USA was a masterclass in disciplined bowling, and he was instrumental in stifling opposition run-rates in the knockout stages. He enters the Team of the Tournament as the 12th man, highlighting the depth of India's attack.
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The Rest of the World

While India took the trophy, other nations produced incredible talent. The team is captained by England’s Thomas Rew, who showed immense maturity throughout the tournament.

• Thomas Rew (England - Captain/WK): Scored 330 runs at an average of 66.
• Ben Mayes (England): The tournament's leading run-scorer (444 runs), who hit 191 against Scotland.
• Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka): Broke the world record for the highest U19 score with a chaotic 192 vs Japan.
• Manny Lumsden (England): The leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps.
• Oliver Peake (Australia): The fighting Aussie captain who scored two centuries.
• Faisal Khan Shinozada (Afghanistan): Back-to-back centuries against Ireland and India.