The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has been played 16 times since 1988, and seven countries have won it. India are the most successful team with six titles, the latest in February 2026, when they beat England by 100 runs in the final in Harare after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 175 off 80 balls. Australia have four titles, Pakistan two, and England, South Africa, West Indies and Bangladesh one each.
After the first edition in Australia in 1988, the tournament returned in 1998 and has been held every two years since. Below is the full list of U19 World Cup winners, with hosts, final venues, margins and the player of each final.
U19 World Cup winners list (1988-2026)
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up | Margin | Final venue | Player of the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Australia | Pakistan | 5 wickets | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Brett Williams |
| 1998 | South Africa | England | New Zealand | 7 wickets | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Stephen Peters |
| 2000 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | SSC, Colombo | Reetinder Sodhi |
| 2002 | New Zealand | Australia | South Africa | 7 wickets | Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln | Aaron Bird |
| 2004 | Bangladesh | Pakistan | West Indies | 25 runs | Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka | Asif Iqbal |
| 2006 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | India | 38 runs | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Anwar Ali |
| 2008 | Malaysia | India | South Africa | 12 runs (D/L) | Kinrara Academy Oval, Puchong | Ajitesh Argal |
| 2010 | New Zealand | Australia | Pakistan | 25 runs | Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln | Josh Hazlewood |
| 2012 | Australia | India | Australia | 6 wickets | Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville | Unmukt Chand |
| 2014 | UAE | South Africa | Pakistan | 6 wickets | Dubai International Stadium | Corbin Bosch |
| 2016 | Bangladesh | West Indies | India | 5 wickets | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | Keacy Carty |
| 2018 | New Zealand | India | Australia | 8 wickets | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | Manjot Kalra |
| 2020 | South Africa | Bangladesh | India | 3 wickets (D/L) | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | Akbar Ali |
| 2022 | West Indies | India | England | 4 wickets | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Raj Bawa |
| 2024 | South Africa | Australia | India | 79 runs | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | Mahli Beardman |
| 2026 | Zimbabwe and Namibia | India | England | 100 runs | Harare Sports Club, Harare | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
Most U19 World Cup titles by team
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| India | 6 | 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022, 2026 |
| Australia | 4 | 1988, 2002, 2010, 2024 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2004, 2006 |
| England | 1 | 1998 |
| South Africa | 1 | 2014 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2016 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 2020 |
Pakistan are still the only team to have defended the title (2004 and 2006). India have played the most finals: ten, with six wins and four defeats (2006, 2016, 2020, 2024).
India’s six U19 World Cup titles
- 2000, Colombo: Mohammad Kaif’s team beat hosts Sri Lanka by 6 wickets.
- 2008, Puchong (Malaysia): Virat Kohli’s team beat South Africa by 12 runs on the D/L method.
- 2012, Townsville: Unmukt Chand’s unbeaten hundred took India past hosts Australia by 6 wickets.
- 2018, Mount Maunganui: Prithvi Shaw’s team beat Australia by 8 wickets. Manjot Kalra was player of the final.
- 2022, Antigua: Yash Dhull’s team beat England by 4 wickets. Raj Bawa was player of the final.
- 2026, Harare: Ayush Mhatre’s team made 411 for 9, the highest total in a U19 World Cup final, and bowled England out for 311.
The last three finals
2020: Bangladesh’s first ICC title
In Potchefstroom on 9 February 2020, India were bowled out for 177 in 47.2 overs. After rain, Bangladesh’s target was revised to 170 in 46 overs, and they got there at 170 for 7 in 42.1 overs to win by three wickets. Captain Akbar Ali was player of the final. It was Bangladesh’s first ICC title at any level. India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (400 runs) was player of the tournament and Ravi Bishnoi (17 wickets) the leading wicket-taker.
2024: Australia’s fourth title
Australia beat India by 79 runs at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, with fast bowler Mahli Beardman named player of the final.
2026: Sooryavanshi’s 175 in Harare
In the final on 6 February 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 175 off 80 balls as India piled up 411 for 9. England were all out for 311 in 40.2 overs, and India won by 100 runs for a record sixth title.
FAQ
Who has won the most U19 World Cups?
India, with six titles: 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022 and 2026.
Who won the U19 World Cup 2026?
India, who beat England by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club.
Has Bangladesh won the U19 World Cup?
Yes, once, in 2020, beating India by three wickets (D/L method) in Potchefstroom.
Which team won the first U19 World Cup?
Australia, who beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the 1988 final at the Adelaide Oval.
