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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Team of the Tournament for the recently concluded ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. India, who won the title, had three players named in the squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel. Runners-up England also saw three of their players make the 12-member team, as confirmed on the ICC website.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the standout performer of the tournament. He smashed a sensational 175 off just 80 balls in the final against England and finished as the Player of the Tournament after scoring 439 runs overall. During his breathtaking knock in the final, Suryavanshi rewrote records by hitting 15 sixes, which is the most in a single Under-19 World Cup innings, breaking the previous mark of 12 held by Australia’s Michael Hill. Batting at a strike rate of 218.75, he struck 15 fours and 15 sixes, with most of his runs coming through boundaries.
Kanishk Chouhan impressed with his all-round performances, contributing regularly with both bat and ball, while Henil Patel made a strong impact with 11 wickets, including a brilliant spell of 5 for 16 against the USA.
Thomas Rew's performance
England’s Thomas Rew was named captain and wicketkeeper of the team. He scored 330 runs at an average of 66, including a match-winning century in the semi-final against Australia. He is joined by Manny Lumsden, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps, and Ben Mayes, who topped the run charts with 444 runs. Mayes’ tournament included a stunning 191 against Scotland, leaving him just one run short of the highest individual score in Under-19 World Cup history.
That record belongs to Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha, who hit a remarkable 192 against Japan, an innings that included 26 fours and a six. He also finds a place in the Team of the Tournament.
Afghanistan stars in ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament
Afghanistan’s Faisal Khan Shinozada and Nooristani Omarzai were key figures in their team’s run to the semi-finals. Faisal scored back-to-back centuries against Ireland and India, while Omarzai picked up 14 wickets, including an outstanding 5 for 9 against Tanzania.
Australia captain Oliver Peake also earned selection after scoring two centuries during the tournament, including hundreds against the West Indies and England. Pakistan’s Ali Raza and West Indies spinner Vitel Lawes complete the squad, with Raza claiming 13 wickets and Lawes picking up 10 wickets in five matches.
Who selected the team?
The team was selected by a panel comprising Ian Bishop (convenor), Lydia Greenway, Andy Flower and Telford Vice.
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India), Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka), Faisal Khan Shinozada (Afghanistan), Thomas Rew (England – captain, wicketkeeper), Oliver Peake (Australia), Ben Mayes (England), Kanishk Chouhan (India), Nooristani Omarzai (Afghanistan), Vitel Lawes (West Indies), Ali Raza (Pakistan), Manny Lumsden (England), Henil Patel (India)
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