New Delhi: India will face England in the final of theU19 Cricket World Cup at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, January 6. Both teams have been unbeaten so far in the ongoing tournament and will be full of confidence.

Team India has featured in nine U19 World Cup finals and is the most successful side in the history of the tournament. The Men in Blue have lifted the trophy five times — in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022. England are looking to win their first U19 World Cup title since 1998.

India defeated Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the semifinal. Chasing the 310-run target, Aaron George smashed a brilliant century while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (68 off 33) and skipper Ayush Mhatre (62 off 59) also made crucial contributions as India crossed the winning line in 41.1 overs.

IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final, Head-to-head record

Matches – 55

India won – 41

England – 13

Tied – 1

In U19 World Cups

Matches – 9

India won – 7

England – 2

Tied – 0

India and England squads

India: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.

England: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew(w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.

IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final, Harare weather report

According to Accuweather, the rain is expected during the U19 World Cup final match between India and England in Harare. There are 55% chance of showers in the afternoon, and the toss could be crucial.

IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final, Harare pitch report

The pitch at the Harare Sports Club is expected to assist the pacers in the initial few overs. The surface is likely to be dry out in the middle overs, offering significant help for the spinners.

IND vs ENG U19 World Cup final, live streaming details

The U19 World Cup final between India and England will begin at 1:00 PM IST on Friday, February 6. The toss will happen at 12:30 PM IST. The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can live stream the match on the JioHotstar app and the website.