India opener Aaron George celebrates after completing his century during the ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan in Harare on Wednesday, 4 February. Image credit: X/@ZimCricketv
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Firstpost04-02-2026, 20:42

George Shines in Record Chase as India Storms into U-19 World Cup Final for Sixth Consecutive Time

  • India secured their spot in the ICC U-19 World Cup final for the sixth consecutive time and 10th overall, defeating Afghanistan in the semi-final.
  • Opener Aaron George was named Player of the Match for his spectacular 115 runs off 104 balls, leading India's record-breaking chase.
  • India successfully chased down Afghanistan's challenging target of 311 runs with seven wickets and 53 deliveries to spare, marking the highest chase in U-19 World Cup history.
  • Key partnerships from George with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, and Vihaan Malhotra were crucial in achieving the target.
  • India will face England in the final, a rematch from the 2022 edition, with both teams undefeated in the tournament so far.

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