Championship glory will be at stake when India Under-19 take on England Under-19 in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on 6 February.th February 1:00 pm IST.
Get the best IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insights for the final match of ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Match Preview:
India Under-19 entered the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 with complete dominance. Firstly, they won all their four Super Six matches and hence finished first in the Group 2 points table. Furthermore, they maintained strong consistency and handled key moments with composure, which helped them remain unbeaten throughout the stage. As a result, they entered the knockouts as the most reliable side in their group.
Meanwhile, England Under-19 also excelled in the same Super Six group. They achieved four wins from four matches and as a result finished second in the points table. Additionally, they performed brilliantly in pressure situations, which ensured that they finished well behind India despite finishing one place lower.
Furthermore, England Under-19 defeated Australia Under-19 by 27 runs in the first semi-final to book their place in the final. Whereas India Under-19 has confirmed its place in the championship match by defeating Afghanistan Under-19 by 7 wickets in the second semi-final. Hence, the final promised an intense battle between two undefeated teams ready to fight for ultimate glory.
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IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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India Under-19 |
0 |
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England Under-19 |
0 |
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
18°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
240 |
Records of chasing teams:
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Playing 11 (Expected):
India Under-19 Playing 11:
1) Ayush Mhatre ©
2) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3) Aaron George
4) Vedant Trivedi
5) Vihaan Malhotra
6) Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper)
7)RS Ambareesh
8) Kanishka Chauhan
9) Khilan Patel
10) Henil Patel
11) Deepesh Devendran
England Under-19 Playing 11: :
1) Thomas Reeve (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
2) Ben Dawkins
3) Joseph Moores
4) Ben Mayes
5) Caleb Faulkner
6) Ralphie Albert
7) Farhan Ahmed
8) Sebastian Morgan
9) James Minto
10) Manny Lumsden
11) Alex French
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Ayush Mhatre – Leading India as captain, the right-handed opening batsman and off-spin option has delivered an excellent campaign with 161 runs and 6 wickets in six matches. His innings of 62 in the semi-final against Afghanistan in the historic 311-run chase highlighted his leadership under pressure. |
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Dominating India’s batting charts, the explosive left-handed opening batsman and left-arm orthodox bowler has scored 264 runs in six matches. His innings of 68 off 33 balls in the semi-final further underlined his impact, with his highest score of 15 sixes in the tournament. |
Raises up:
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RS Ambareesh – Providing consistent all-round returns for India, the left-handed batsman and medium pacer scored 130 runs and took 11 wickets in six matches. His ability to strike quickly with the new ball and score useful runs in the middle order has made him an important performer. |
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Thomas Reeve – Captaining England as a wicketkeeper-batsman, he has scored a tournament-high 291 runs in six matches. His match-winning innings of 110 off 107 balls in the semi-final against Australia proved decisive, taking England to the Under-19 World Cup final for the second time. |
Budget Selection:
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Kanishk Chauhan – Emerging as a key pace option for India, the right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler has taken 8 wickets in six matches. He displayed valuable hitting down the order, scoring a quickfire 45 during the group stage to bolster India’s total. |
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Ben Dawkins – Opening the innings for England as a right-handed batsman, he has scored 54 runs in six tournament matches. His contribution was notable in the semi-final victory over Australia, where he played a serious innings to provide a stable platform for the middle order. |
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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vice captain |
RS Ambareesh and Thomas Rev |
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Thomas Rev
- Batsmen – Vaibhav Suryavanshi©, Ayush Mhatre, Joseph Moores
- Allrounders – Vihaan Malhotra, RS Ambareesh (Vice Captain), Ralphie Albert, Aaron George
- Bowlers- Sebastian Morgan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Thomas Reeve (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre©, Ben Dawkins
- Allrounders – Vihaan Malhotra, RS Ambareesh, Ralphie Albert, Kanishk Chauhan
- Bowlers- Sebastian Morgan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Vedant Trivedi |
8.0 credit |
No |
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Caleb Falconer |
7.0 credit |
No |
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match Final ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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gl captaincy option |
Ayush Mhatre |
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choice of punt |
Kanishk Chauhan and Ben Dawkins |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-4-3 |
IND-U19 vs ENG-U19 Match Winner Prediction:
Better balance in all departments will push India Under-19 to victory in this match.
