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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a reward of ₹7.5 crore for the Indian Under-19 cricket team following their triumph in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup, where they defeated England in the finals on Friday.

Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, expressed immense pride in the Under-19 team for their undefeated run and their victory over England in the championship match. He confirmed that the BCCI will present the team with a cash prize of ₹7.5 crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the Under-19 team for their remarkable performance at the World Cup. He stated, "India's cricketing talent shines! Proud of our U-19 team for bringing home the World Cup. The team has played exceptionally well throughout the tournament, showcasing remarkable skill. This victory will inspire many young athletes. Best wishes to the players for their future endeavors."

In the final match, India U19 triumphed over England U19 by 100 runs, securing their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The young Indian squad delivered a record-setting performance in a thrilling final. Choosing to bat first, India amassed a formidable total of 411/9, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring an impressive 175 runs off just 80 balls, including 15 fours and 15 sixes. Captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 53 runs from 51 balls, while Abhigyan Kundu added a quick 40 runs off 31 balls.

Despite a valiant effort from England's Caleb Falconer, who scored 115 runs, the team could not meet the challenging target of 412 runs.

India's outstanding performance also established a new record for the most sixes in a Youth ODI final, hitting 31 sixes, surpassing the previous record of 23.

This victory marks India's Under-19 World Cup wins in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022, while England continues to seek their second title since 1998.