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These Boys Handled Pressure Like Seasoned Pros: Shastri Hails India U19 WC Glory

By IANS News February 07, 2026 • 13:40 PM View: 120

U19 Cricket World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri hailed India's Men's U19 Cricket World Cup glory as special not just because they won, but because of how they "handled pressure like seasoned pros".

A staggering century from 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fired India to ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup glory as they overcame England by 100 runs in the final at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, clinching a record-extending sixth U19 World Cup crown.

Opener Sooryavanshi blasted 15 fours and 15 sixes in his brutal 175 from 80 balls, recording the highest individual score in the history of finals in this competition. Captain Ayush Mhatre (53) and wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu (40) also made valuable contributions as India racked up 411 for nine.