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India Wins Record 6th U19 Cricket World Cup, Murmu Hails Dominant Champions

President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in congratulating the Indian U19 cricket team for winning a record-extending sixth ICC World Cup title with an unbeaten campaign. The victory was sealed with a dominant performance where India posted a mammoth 411/9, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's blistering 175 runs. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and industrialist Gautam Adani also praised the team's talent, discipline, and the signal of a bright future for Indian cricket. England, despite a century from Caleb Falconer, fell well short in the chase, extending their title drought since 1998.

Key Points: India Wins 6th U19 Cricket World Cup, President Murmu Congratulates Team

  • India wins record 6th U19 World Cup
  • Team remained undefeated throughout tournament
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored match-winning 175
  • England falls short chasing 412
  • Leaders hail talent and future of Indian cricket
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"Sure Indian cricket will go from strength to strength": President Murmu congratulates Team India on winning U19 WC title

President Droupadi Murmu and S Jaishankar congratulate Team India on winning a record sixth ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup title with an unbeaten, dominant campaign.

"Sure Indian cricket will go from strength to strength": President Murmu congratulates Team India on winning U19 WC title
"I am sure that Indian cricket will go from strength to strength - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, February 7

President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Team India for winning the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup for a record sixth time, saying the young team had made the nation proud with its dominant performance.

In a post on X, President Murmu praised the players for remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament and wished them a bright future.

"Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026 for the record sixth time! Remaining undefeated throughout the tournament, the team has done the nation proud with its dominant performance. I wish the talented young players a very bright future ahead. I am sure that Indian cricket will go from strength to strength," Droupadi Murmu wrote on 'X'.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also lauded the Indian team's achievement. Congratulating the players on their title win, he described the victory as a reflection of their talent, discipline, and teamwork.

"Champions of tomorrow! Heartiest congratulations to the Indian U-19 Men's Cricket Team on winning the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup. A stellar display of talent, discipline, and teamwork that has made the nation proud," Jaishankar said.

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, also congratulated the winning squad.

"Six titles. One Bharat. Undisputed. From Kapil Dev in 1983 to Vaibhav Suryavanshi today, "175" is destined to define eras. A breathtaking knock that did not just win a game, but signalled the arrival of another titan. Our U19 champions have proven that for the youth of today, greatness is not a goal; it is their identity. The world watches. The future has arrived. Jai Hind," Adani wrote on X.

After electing to bat first, India posted a record-shattering 411/9, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's scintillating 175 off 80 balls, which included 15 fours and 15 sixes.

Captain Ayush Mhatre added 53 off 51 balls, while Abhigyan Kundu contributed a brisk 40 from 31 deliveries. Chasing 412, England struggled despite a valiant 115 from Caleb Falconer, who struck nine fours and seven sixes. England lost momentum from 142/2 to 177/7, extending their wait for a second U19 World Cup since 1998.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of our boys! The entire team played like champions. A special shoutout to the coaching staff for building such a disciplined unit. The sixth title feels extra sweet.
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Rohit P
While the win is fantastic, I hope the BCCI manages these young talents well. We've seen many U19 stars fade away. They need proper guidance and opportunities in domestic cricket, not just hype.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and this is incredible! 411 runs in a final is mind-blowing. Suryavanshi's innings will be talked about for years. Congratulations Team India!
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Vikram M
Undefeated throughout the tournament! That's the mark of a truly dominant team. The batting was explosive, but the bowling unit that restricted teams all along deserves equal credit. Well done!
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Karthik V
Heartwarming to see the President and leaders across fields congratulating the team. It shows how cricket unites us all. On to the seventh title now! 💪

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