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ENG19 vs IND19: Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2025/26 Final Match Preview

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By Javier Moreno - Sports Editor Updated February 5, 2026

ENG19 vs IND19: Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2025/26 Final Match Preview

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## India U19 vs England U19 – ICC U19 World Cup Final Preview

England secured their place in the final of the ICC U19 World Cup with a 27-run victory against defending champions Australia.

India were faced with a challenging task of chasing down a record-setting 311 against Afghanistan. However, India’s batters – lead by a swashbuckling century by opener Musheer Khan – raced to the target with 53 balls and seven wickets to spare,to lay down the marker on a benoni pitch that should continue to have plenty in it for the batters.

India and England have met once in the recent past: they faced off in a warm-up match right before the tournament proper. In the rain-interrupted encounter James Rew starred with a 66-ball 71* to take England home. This time around, there will be plenty more stakes involved for either side. They might as well be facing each other for the first time.

India WWWWW (last five games, most recent first)
England WWWWW

Players to watch – Musheer Khan and James Rew

Musheer khan was having a fantastic Under-19 World Cup at the top of the order for India. He led the chase with poise against Afghanistan,being the last wicket to fall with just 11 runs left to knock off.By then, he had peppered the Afghan bowlers around the ground for 15 fours and two sixes during a classy 104-ball 115. He might revel under the spotlight some more in the final.

James Rew has led England from the front in more ways than one.He is the leading run-getter in the tournament, with 395 runs at an average of 98.75 and an equally notable strike rate of 104.63. His footwork has