In the world of cricket, the Under-19 World Cup is considered a launching pad for future legends. Big names like Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Babar Azam all made their mark on this stage. However, handling the pressure of a World Cup final is not for everyone. Scoring a century in the final is an achievement that can instantly catapult a young player to global stardom. In the tournament's history, from 1988 to 2026, thousands of players have participated, but only six have managed to join the exclusive club of players who have scored a century in the final. Let's take a closer look at these historic innings.
Players who scored a century in the Under-19 World Cup final
| Year | Player | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Brett Williams | Australia | 108* | Pakistan |
| 1998 | Stephen Peters | England | 107 | New Zealand |
| 2012 | Unmukt Chand | India | 111* | Australia |
| 2018 | Manjot Kalra | India | 101* | Australia |
| 2026 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | India | 177 | England |
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India)
In the 2026 Under-19 World Cup final, India's Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved something no one had ever done before. Playing against England, Vaibhav played a blistering innings of 175 runs off just 80 balls. He completed his century in only 55 balls, which is the fastest century and the highest individual score in the history of the Under-19 World Cup final.
2. Manjot Kalra (India)
In the 2018 final, India faced Australia once again. This time, Manjot Kalra delivered a brilliant performance, scoring 101 runs. Thanks to his century, India comfortably secured their fourth title.
3. Unmukt Chand (India)
In the 2012 final, captain Unmukt Chand scored an unbeaten 111 against Australia, leading India to victory. His innings is still widely praised today because he scored those runs under immense pressure while chasing the target.
2. Stephen Peters (England)
In 1998, England won their only Under-19 World Cup title. The hero of that victory was Stephen Peters, who played a magnificent innings of 107 runs in the final against New Zealand.
1. Brett Williams (Australia)
In the final of the very first Under-19 World Cup (1988), Brett Williams of Australia scored 108 runs against Pakistan. He became the first batsman in the world to score a century in the final of this tournament.
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