BCCI announces Rs 7.5 crore cash prize for India U-19 team after World Cup win
BCCI has announced a cash prize of Rs 7.5 crore as a reward for the Indian men’s U-19 team after Ayush Mhatre-led side’s World Cup triumph in Harare.
India beat England by 100 runs to clinch its sixth men’s U-19 World Cup title.
The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, while speaking to ANI, said, “The whole country and BCCI are proud of our Under-19 side on their Under-19 World Cup 2026 victory. The way our team defeated England in the finals, and how they remained undefeated in the tournament, we are all proud. The BCCI will reward the team with Rs 7.5 crore cash prize.”
India team, coached by Hrishikesh Kanitkar, went undefeated throughout its campaign.
In the final, India set England a daunting target of 412 with 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi playing an incredible knock of 80-ball 175. In response, England was dismissed for 311 in 40.2 overs.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas also congratulated the team on its successful campaign. He said, “Winning the Under-19 World Cup for the sixth time is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of India’s strength in age-group cricket. This team played with confidence and character throughout the tournament. Holding both the men’s and women’s Under-19 World Cup titles is a matter of immense pride and highlights the depth of our cricketing structure.”
Published on Feb 07, 2026
