The list of the highest individual scores in the U-19 World Cup clearly shows how special these innings were. Viran Chamuditha stands at the top with the highest score in the tournament’s history, followed closely by his Sri Lankan teammate Hasitha Boyagoda, making Sri Lanka the most dominant team at the top of the list.
India features only once, with 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivering one of the fastest 150s at this level. New Zealand, West Indies, and England each have two batters in the top ten, while Sri Lanka also places two players on the list. Keep following U-19 World Cup stats to track the next big names in world cricket.
Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in the U-19 World Cup
Here is the list of the top 10 individual scores in the Under-19 World Cup history.
| Player | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Team | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viran Chamuditha | 192 | 143 | 134.26 | SL Under-19 | v JPN Under-19 | Windhoek |
| Hasitha Boyagoda | 191 | 152 | 125.65 | SL Under-19 | v Kenya U19 | Lincoln |
| Ben Mayes | 191 | 117 | 163.24 | ENG Under-19 | v Scot U19 | Harare |
| Jakob Bhula | 180 | 144 | 125 | NZ U19 | v Kenya U19 | Christchurch |
| Donovan Pagon | 176 | 129 | 136.43 | WI Under-19 | v Scot U19 | Dunedin |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 175 | 80 | 218.75 | IND Under-19 | v ENG Under-19 | Harare |
| Dan Lawrence | 174 | 150 | 116 | ENG Under-19 | v Fiji U19 | Chattogram |
| Keagan Simmons | 166 | 137 | 121.16 | WI Under-19 | v Canada U19 | Lincoln |
| James Marshall | 164* | – | – | NZ U19 | v Namibia U19s | Pretoria |
| Scott Kremerskothen | 164 | – | – | AUS Under-19 | v PNG U19 | Orkney |
1. Viran Chamuditha 192 Runs
The highest individual score in the U-19 World Cup came from Sri Lanka’s young star Viran Chamuditha, who played a historic knock of 192 runs off 143 balls. His brilliant innings included 26 fours and 1 six against Japan Under-19s.
Chamuditha dominated the bowling attack and built a huge partnership that helped Sri Lanka post a massive 387/4 in 50 overs.
2. Hasitha Boyagoda 191 Runs
The second-highest individual score in U-19 World Cup history belongs to Hasitha Boyagoda, who scored a sensational 191 runs off 152 balls for Sri Lanka Under-19s against Kenya Under-19s.
His innings was filled with 28 fours and 2 sixes, showing class, patience, and power. Thanks to his brilliant effort, Sri Lanka posted a huge 419/4 in 50 overs, one of the highest team totals in the tournament. Kenya struggled in reply and were bowled out for just 108 runs, giving Sri Lanka a massive victory of 311 runs.
3. Ben Mayes 191 Runs
England Under-19 batter Ben Mayes scored one of the highest individual scores in U-19 World Cup history with a brilliant 191 runs off 117 balls against Scotland Under-19s. His explosive innings included 18 fours and 8 sixes and helped England post a huge 404/6 in 50 overs.
Mayes dominated the bowling attack and kept the scoring rate high throughout his stay at the crease. Scotland struggled in reply and were bowled out for 152 runs in 44.5 overs. England won the match by 252 runs, making it a completely one-sided contest. Mayes’ 191 remains the joint-second-highest individual score in U-19 World Cup history.
4. Jakob Bhula 180 Runs
Another memorable innings in U-19 World Cup history came from Jakob Bhula of New Zealand Under-19s. He scored a commanding 180 runs off 144 balls against Kenya Under-19s. His knock included 10 fours and 5 sixes, and he played a key role in New Zealand posting a huge 436/4 in 50 overs, one of the highest team totals in the tournament.
Bhula was well supported by Rachin Ravindra, who scored 117, and Finn Allen, who added a quick 90. Chasing 437, Kenya could only manage 193/4 in 50 overs. New Zealand won the match comfortably by 243 runs, with Bhula’s innings standing out as the main highlight.
5. Donovan Pagon 176 Runs
Donovan Pagon is placed fifth on the list of highest individual scores in U-19 World Cup history. The West Indies Under-19 batter scored a powerful 176 runs off 129 balls against Scotland Under-19s. His innings included 21 fours and 5 sixes and helped West Indies post a big total of 402/3 in 50 overs.
Pagon built a strong partnership with Lendl Simmons, who remained not out on 121 runs. Chasing 403, Scotland struggled from the start and were bowled out for just 101 runs in 38.3 overs. West Indies won the match by a huge margin, making it one of their most dominant performances in the U-19 World Cup.
6. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 175 Runs
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 14-year-old prodigy from India who played the best Indian knocks in U-19 cricket. Batting for India Under-19s, he smashed a stunning 175 runs off just 80 balls. His explosive innings included 15 fours and 15 sixes, adding 150 runs by just boundaries.
Vaibhav scored at a strike rate of 218.75 and completely changed the momentum of the match. Thanks to his effort and support from other batters, India posted a strong total of 386/8 in 48.1 overs. His performance stood out as one of the fastest and most aggressive innings in U-19 cricket, highlighting his potential as a future star for Indian cricket.
7. Dan Lawrence 174 Runs
Dan Lawrence recorded one of the highest individual scores with 174 runs off 150 balls against Fiji Under-19s. He hit 25 fours and 1 six during his long stay at the crease. Jack Burnham supported him well with 148 runs, and together they helped England post 371/3 in 50 overs.
Fiji struggled from the start of the chase. Their batters failed to handle England’s bowling and were bowled out for just 72 runs in 27.3 overs. England won the match by a massive margin, making it one of the most one-sided games of the tournament.
8. Keagan Simmons 166 Runs
Keagan Simmons is placed eighth on the list of highest individual scores in U-19 World Cup history. The West Indies Under-19 batter scored 166 runs off 137 balls against Canada Under-19s. His innings included 17 fours and helped West Indies reach 323/8 in 50 overs. Simmons batted for a long time and held the innings together while others played around him.
In reply, Canada struggled to build partnerships and was bowled out for 136 runs in 47.3 overs. West Indies won the match by a big margin, with Simmons’ knock being the main reason behind the strong total.
9. James Marshall 164 Runs
James Marshall is placed ninth on the list of highest individual scores in U-19 World Cup history. The New Zealand Under-19 batter scored a strong 164 against Namibia Under-19s. He batted through most of the innings and helped New Zealand post a big total of 372/7 in 50 overs. Marshall got good support from David Kelly, who scored 77, and Peter McGlashan, who added 46 runs.
Namibia struggled to chase the target and were bowled out for 160 runs in 43.5 overs. New Zealand won the match comfortably, with Marshall’s long and steady knock being the key reason behind the high total.
10. Scott Kremerskothen 164 Runs
Scott Kremerskothen features among the top individual scorers in U-19 World Cup history. The Australian Under-19 batter played a superb knock of 164 runs against Papua New Guinea Under-19s. He held the middle order together and scored freely as Australia piled up a huge 398/6 in 50 overs. Kremerskothen received good support from Michael Klinger, who scored 56, and Tim Anderson, who added 36 runs.
Chasing a massive target of 399, Papua New Guinea never found momentum and were bowled out for 139 runs in 34.3 overs. Australia won the match comfortably, with Kremerskothen’s long innings setting up the big total.
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Conclusion: Viran Chamuditha Scored the Highest Individual Inning In Under 19 World Cup
Viran is the leading individual scorer in U-19 World Cup history, thanks to his remarkable 192-run knock that still stands at the top of the list. Close behind him are Sri Lanka’s Hasitha Boyagoda with 191 runs and England’s Ben Mayes, who also scored a brilliant 191.
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