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George Stars in Record Chase Against Afghanistan as India Storm Into U-19 World Cup Final for Sixth Consecutive Time

India achieved the highest-ever successful chase of 311 runs to secure a seventh U19 World Cup final appearance, aiming for a sixth title against England.

  • On Wednesday, India U19 chased down a target of 311 in Harare, winning by seven wickets with 53 deliveries to spare and reaching the final against England U19 team.
  • Afghanistan's innings featured twin centuries from Faisal Shinozada and Uzairullah Niazai , reaching 310/4 at Harare Sports Club.
  • Opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi supplied a blistering 68 off 33, while Aaron George scored 115 off 104 and captain Ayush Mhatre added 62 off 59.
  • A record tenth final cements India's U19 dominance as the India U19 team advances to its sixth consecutive final and eyes a sixth world title in two days.
  • Both teams remain unbeaten through the tournament as India and England are the only sides to win all group and Super Six matches, with England beating Australia by 27 runs on Tuesday.
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The Hindu broke the news in India on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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