England, on the other hand, have shown resilience and consistency throughout the tournament. They secured their spot in the final by edging out a strong Australian side in a thrilling semifinal, showcasing balance in both batting and bowling. While England have traditionally won the U19 World Cup only once (in 1998), this 2026 squad will be eager to clinch only their second title, making a statement against a dominant Indian side.
Heading into the final, England may not be the overwhelming favourites, given their past record against India. Having lost 41 of 55 matches against India U19 over the years, they will need to bring their A-game to have any chance of prevailing. India, meanwhile, will be brimming with confidence after a strong batting display against Afghanistan.
