The young Indian players delivered a spectacular performance to win the Under-19 World Cup 2026 title. Ayush Mhatre became the sixth captain to lead India to victory. A standout performance came from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a record-breaking century in the final. He played a magnificent innings of 175 runs, for which he was chosen as the Player of the Match. Vaibhav also received the Player of the Tournament award. While every player dreams of playing for the national team, here are five players who could soon make their debut for Team India in the future.
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vaibhav Suryavanshi will also become eligible to play for the national team after March this year. It's worth noting that the minimum age for the national team is 15 years. Vaibhav has already showcased his talent on a major platform like the IPL, where he faced world-class bowlers. He even scored a century in just 35 balls. Following this, he performed brilliantly for India A, and now he has made a name for himself in the Under-19 World Cup.
In the final against England, Vaibhav played a magnificent innings of 175 runs off 80 balls, hitting 15 sixes and 15 fours. This means he scored 150 runs solely from boundaries.
2. Ayush Mhatre
Before the Under-19 World Cup semi-final, Ayush Mhatre's batting hadn't been particularly impressive, but he proved his ability to handle pressure by scoring half-centuries in both the semi-final and the final. He also impressed as a captain. Ayush, who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, represents Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Many cricket experts have praised his game. He has the potential to play a crucial role in the Indian team's middle order in the future.
3. Aaron George
Aaron George, who opened the batting with Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the Under-19 World Cup, scored a magnificent century against Afghanistan in the semi-final. India was chasing a challenging target of 311 runs at the time, and his innings showcased his immense talent.
4. Henil Patel
In the 2026 Under-19 World Cup, Henil Patel led India's bowling attack and was also the leading wicket-taker. He claimed 11 wickets in 7 matches. His ability to swing the ball and take wickets in the powerplay makes him stand out. This left-arm fast bowler is effective even in the opening overs.
5. Vihaan Malhotra
Vihaan Malhotra performed consistently well in the Under-19 World Cup. He scored a century against Zimbabwe, played an unbeaten innings of 38 runs against Afghanistan in the semi-final, and contributed 30 runs in the final. A notable aspect of his batting is his ability to remain calm under pressure and play a steady innings even in challenging situations.
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