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U19 World Cup 2026: Aaron Georges brilliant century alongside explosive half-centuries from IPL stars Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre powered India to their 10th ICC U19 World Cup final with a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan here on Wednesday. India will now take on England in the final which is scheduled for Friday February 7. Afghanistan posted a challenging total of 310/4 thanks to centuries from Faisal Shinozada (110) and Uzairullah Niazai (101). However India comfortably chased down the target in 41.1 overs marking their highest-ever chase in U19 World Cup history. Aaron led the charge with a brilliant 115 off 104 balls. He received strong support from Suryavanshi (68 off 33 balls) and Mhatre (62 off 59 balls) as India maintained a run rate above seven throughout the innings. Suryavanshi who is known for his explosive batting gave India a flying start with a flurry of boundaries particularly against off-spinner Wahidullah Zadran. However after repeated attempts at the pull shot eventually led to his dismissal off Omarzais delivery. Aaron then joined Mhatre to add a crucial 114 runs in just over 17 overs taking India past 200 in the 27th over. Mhatre who has been in a disappointing form in the tournament smashed a fifty showcasing his complete range of shots. Aaron once again played the anchors role after Mhatres dismissal as he continued to bat with the same calm composure he had shown throughout the innings. He reached his century off 95 balls elegantly tucking one past mid-wicket for a boundary. He along with Vihan Malhotra added 96 runs for the third-wicket partnership as India cruised to victory.