Best Playing 11 of Under 19 World Cup 2026 ft. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Oliver Peake

Several youngsters grabbed the spotlight with their impressive performances.

The ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 offered a glimpse into the next generation of cricketers, as young talents from around the world competed on the biggest platform for youth. The tournament, which comprised 16 teams, featured high-pressure clashes, match-winning performances, and memorable moments of leadership.

Eventually, India and England booked berths in the final, where the Men-in-Blue showcased their batting might. Posting a mountainous 411/9 in the first innings, India set an impossible target for England and eventually beat them by 100 runs. With seven back-to-back victories, the Ayush Mhatre & Co. were unbeaten in the tournament.

After almost one month of thrilling and competitive games, a few players consistently stood out with their batting resilience and bowling brilliance. They made an impact with their skills in crucial matches and proved to be top performers for their respective teams. On that note, below is the list of players who performed well in the U19 World Cup 2026.

Team of the tournament of Under 19 World Cup 2026-

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND)

India’s young sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, gets the spot of opener in this team. The left-handed batsman finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 439 runs in seven innings. His marvellous 175-run knock set the tone for India’s mammoth victory in the final against England. Averaging 62.71, he also scored three half-centuries.

Jorich Van Schalkwyk (SA)

Joining Sooryavanshi in the opening slot is Proteas youngster Jorich Van Schalkwyk. Although South Africa did not reach the semi-finals of the Under 19 World Cup 2026, Schalkwyk made an impact with the bat. The 19-year-old rocked the field with his marvellous century against Sri Lanka in the Super Six round, giving a glimpse of his batting might at the top order.

Ben Mayes (ENG)

England’s Ben Mayes set the stage on fire with his impeccable 191-run knock against Scotland in the tournament. Batting at No. 3, he provided the necessary strength to England’s batting unit, pulling off the pressure from the middle-order. With an average of 74.0 and 444 runs, he ended as the highest run-scorer in the tournament.

Faisal Shinozada (AFG)

Afghanistan outplayed big teams like South Africa and the West Indies in the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, and batter Faisal Shinozada played a crucial role with the bat. With two tons and an equal number of half-centuries, the 17-year-old batter ended as the team’s highest run-scorer.

His 163 runs played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s huge win over Ireland in the Super Six round, helping them to reach the semi-finals.

Oliver Peake (AUS)

Another middle-order batter who made a mark in the tournament was Australia’s Oliver Peake. The left-handed batsman hammered back-to-back centuries in the last two games of the tournament, including a 100-run knock in the semi-final against England in a losing cause.

Averaging 78.0 across four innings with two centuries, he provided added strength to the team’s middle-order.

Thomas Rew (ENG) (C & WK)

Thomas Rew is the perfect choice for the wicket-keeper as well as the captain of this team. The England captain did a wonderful job in driving the team to the final.

The wicket-keeper batter made a mark in the crucial semi-final clash against Australia, smacking 110 runs to set the tone for a powerful total and ultimate victory. At an average of 66.0, he piled up 330 runs in seven games.

Jaskaran Sandhu (New Zealand)

Jaskaran Sandhu is an emerging seam all-rounder from New Zealand, who featured in four games in the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026. With his ability to both bat and bowl, he added depth to New Zealand’s playing XI.

Will Byrom (AUS)

17-year-old Will Byrom played a leading role in Australia’s pace attack in the U19 World Cup 2026. He grabbed the limelight in the clash against Sri Lanka, claiming a fabulous five-wicket haul.

With his bowling heroics, Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for just 58 runs in the first innings to script record books and claim an outstanding victory. The right-arm pacer picked 10 wickets in four matches.

Manny Lumsden (ENG)

England pacer Manny Lumsden ended as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament and played a leading role in the team’s success. His best show came in the clash against New Zealand, where he bagged a fifer to help England defend a 234-run total.

The right-arm pacer hunted wickets in every game he played, showcasing a consistent form throughout the tournament. He ended with 16 wickets in seven games at an average of 16.06.

Henil Patel (IND)

Henil Patel is the second Indian player to get a spot in this team. The right-arm pacer was the most successful bowler for the Men-in-Blue.

He showcased a brilliant performance in the encounter against New Zealand, clinching a three-wicket haul script India’s easy victory. With 11 scalps in seven games, he was India’s most successful bowler.

Ralphie Albert (ENG)

England’s Ralphie Albert was a stand-out spinner in the tournament. The left-arm orthodox spinner picked two wickets in England’s first four games, delivering a consistent performance from the start.

His economical bowling and ability to get breakthroughs in the middle overs played a key role in England’s success in the tournament. At an economy of 4.87, he captured 10 wickets in seven matches.

Honourable mentions

There were a few players who could not get a spot in the Team of the Tournament; however, they impressed with their magnificent performances. West Indies all-rounder Shaquan Belle rocked with his six-wicket haul against South Africa.

Indian all-rounders Khilan Patel and RS Ambrish made notable contributions in the team’s victories. Sri Lankan leg spinner Vigneshwaran Akash impressed with his stunning four-wicket haul in a clash against South Africa.

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