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Aaron George hammers century as India reach U19 WC final
04 Feb 2026

Aaron George shone for the India with a blistering century in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against Afghanistan on Wednesday.

The match at Harare Sports Club, Harare, saw India chase down a target of 311 in just 41.1. overs.

George led the way with a knock of 115 from 104 balls as India claimed a seven-wicket win.

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George puts in a shift for India; adds quality partnerships
George

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a rapid 33-ball 68 as India were off to a flier against the Afghans.

Alongside George, Suryavanshi added 90 runs inside 10 overs before perishing.

Thereafter, Ayush Mhatre arrived at the crease and was part of a 114-run stand with George.

India were 204/2 when Mhatre departed for 62.

George then added 94 runs alongside Vihaan Malhotra before perishing.

Maiden fifty-plus score for George in 2026 U19 WC
Numbers

George's knock of 115 from 104 balls was laced with 15 fours and two sixes. He owned a strike rate of 110.58.

In the ongoing U19 World Cup, George has now raced to 161 runs from four matches at an average of 40.25 (100s: 1).

As per ESPNcricinfo, he is now the 18th different batter to hit a century in this edition's U19 WC.

2nd Indian to hit a century in this year's edition
Fact

George is now the 2nd Indian batter to slam a century in the 2026 U19 World Cup. Earlier, Vihaan Malhotra slammed an unbeaten score worth 109 versus Zimbabwe.