ICC U19 World Cup Winners List: Check Previous Champions
The ICC Under-19 World Cup has long served as the ultimate proving ground for the sport's future superstars. Check previous ICC U19 World Cup winners here.
The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has long served as the ultimate proving ground for the sport's future superstars. Since its inception in 1988, the tournament has evolved from a one-off Youth World Cup into a biennial showpiece. It currently features 16 teams, providing Associate nations a rare opportunity to compete against Test-playing heavyweights. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Hits Second-Fastest Hundred in U19 World Cup History.
The Evolution of the Tournament
The competition first took place in 1988 in Australia to celebrate the country's bicentenary, but it took a decade-long hiatus before returning as a regular fixture in 1998. India have historically been the most dominant force in the competition, reaching the final in six consecutive editions between 2016 and 2026.
Australia and Pakistan follow as the other multi-time champions, while nations like Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies have each tasted glory once.
ICC Under-19 World Cup Winners List
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host Nation |
| 2026 | India | England | Zimbabwe / Namibia |
| 2024 | Australia | India | South Africa |
| 2022 | India | England | West Indies |
| 2020 | Bangladesh | India | South Africa |
| 2018 | India | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2016 | West Indies | India | Bangladesh |
| 2014 | South Africa | Pakistan | UAE |
| 2012 | India | Australia | Australia |
| 2010 | Australia | Pakistan | New Zealand |
| 2008 | India | South Africa | Malaysia |
| 2006 | Pakistan | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2004 | Pakistan | West Indies | Bangladesh |
| 2002 | Australia | South Africa | New Zealand |
| 2000 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 1998 | England | New Zealand | South Africa |
| 1988 | Australia | Pakistan | Australia |
Record-Breaking 2026 Edition
The 2026 tournament saw the emergence of 14-year-old Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who set a new record for the highest individual score in a final with a blistering 175 against England. The high-scoring nature of the IND vs ENG U19 WC 2026 final, where India posted a record 411/9, highlighted the increasing professionalisation and power-hitting prowess found at the Under-19 level. India’s Record in ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Finals.
Notable Alumni
Winning the Under-19 World Cup has often been a precursor to legendary senior careers. Past winning captains include the likes of Virat Kohli (2008), who transformed the Indian senior team, and Mitchell Marsh (2010), who became a vital all-rounder for Australia. Other stars who first made their mark here include Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, and Joe Root.
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