1988 to 2024: Full list of ICC U-19 World Cup winners and runners-up

The 2026 ICC Under 19 World Cup will feature 16 teams who will battle in the 23-day-long tournament with hopes of lifting their first-ever World Championship trophy.

The 16th edition of the ICC U-19 World Cup is all set to get underway today, with the tournament's most successful team, i.e., India, taking on the USA in the opening fixture of the 2026 edition at Queens Sports Park in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

 

The 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup will feature 16 teams who will battle in the 23-day-long tournament with hopes of lifting their first-ever World Championship trophy.

 

The U-19 World Cup has always been a platform for young cricketing talents from across the globe to showcase their skills on the grand stage and prove why they are going to be the future of the sport. From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, many of the current-day legends of cricket first came into the spotlight after featuring in this event.

 

 

Let’s take a look at the full list of winners and runners-up from the past before the latest edition kicks off. 

ICC U-19 World Cup: Full list of winners and runners-up

Year	Host(s)	Final Venue	Winner	Result	Runner-up
1988	Australia	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	Australia	Won by 5 wickets	Pakistan
1998	South Africa	Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg	England	Won by 7 wickets	New Zealand
2000	Sri Lanka	Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo	India	Won by 6 wickets	Sri Lanka
2002	New Zealand	Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln	Australia	Won by 7 wickets	South Africa
2004	Bangladesh	Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka	Pakistan	Won by 25 runs	West Indies
2006	Sri Lanka	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	Pakistan	Won by 38 runs	India
2008	Malaysia	Kinrara Academy Oval, Puchong	India	Won by 12 runs (D/L)	South Africa
2010	New Zealand	Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln	Australia	Won by 25 runs	Pakistan
2012	Australia	Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville	India	Won by 6 wickets	Australia
2014	UAE	Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai	South Africa	Won by 6 wickets	Pakistan
2016	Bangladesh	Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka	West Indies	Won by 5 wickets	India
2018	New Zealand	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui	India	Won by 8 wickets	Australia
2020	South Africa	Senwes Park, Potchefstroom	Bangladesh	Won by 3 wickets (D/L)	India
2022	West Indies	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua	India	Won by 4 wickets	England
2024	South Africa	Willowmoore Park, Benoni	Australia	Won by 79 runs	India

 

1988 U-19 World Cup

 

The inaugural U-19 World Cup was hosted by Australia, with eight teams participating. The final was played at Adelaide Oval, where Pakistan were bowled out for 201 in 49.3 overs. Australia chased the target efficiently, reaching 202 for 5 in 45.5 overs to win by five wickets and become the first U-19 World Cup champions, while Pakistan finished as runners-up.

 

1998 U-19 World Cup

 

The tournament returned after a 10-year gap and expanded to 16 teams, hosted by South Africa. In the final at the Wanderers Stadium, New Zealand posted 241 for 6 in their 50 overs. England responded with a controlled chase, scoring 242 for 3 in 46 overs to win by seven wickets, securing their first U-19 World Cup title as New Zealand ended runners-up.

 

2000 U-19 World Cup

 

Hosted by Sri Lanka, the 2000 edition saw the hosts reach the final at the SSC Ground in Colombo. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 178 in 48.1 overs, after which India chased the target comfortably, scoring 180 for 4 in 40.4 overs. India won by six wickets to claim their maiden U-19 World Cup, with Sri Lanka finishing second.

 

2002 U-19 World Cup

 

New Zealand hosted the 2002 tournament, with the final played at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln. South Africa posted 206 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs, but Australia chased down the target with ease, reaching 209 for 3 in 45.1 overs. Australia won by seven wickets to lift their second U-19 World Cup, while South Africa were runners-up.

 

2004 U-19 World Cup

 

The 2004 U-19 World Cup was hosted by Bangladesh, with the final held in Dhaka. Pakistan scored 230 for 9 in 50 overs against the West Indies. Despite resistance during the chase, the West Indies were bowled out for 205 in 47.1 overs. Pakistan won by 25 runs to secure their first U-19 World Cup title, with the West Indies finishing runners-up.

 

2006 U-19 World Cup

 

Sri Lanka hosted the 2006 edition, which produced one of the lowest-scoring finals. At the R. Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan were dismissed for 109 in 41.1 overs. However, their bowling attack dismantled India for just 71 in 18.5 overs. Pakistan won by 38 runs to successfully defend their title, while India ended as runners-up.

 

2008 U-19 World Cup

 

Malaysia hosted the 2008 U-19 World Cup, with rain impacting the final at Kinrara Academy Oval. India were bowled out for 159 in 45.4 overs. South Africa, chasing under revised conditions, reached 103 for 8 in 25 overs but fell short under the Duckworth–Lewis method. India won by 12 runs (D/L) to claim their second title, with South Africa runners-up.

 

2010 U-19 World Cup

 

The tournament returned to New Zealand in 2010, with the final again at Bert Sutcliffe Oval. Australia scored 207 for 9 in 50 overs. Pakistan’s chase stalled after a steady start, and they were bowled out for 182 in 46.4 overs. Australia won by 25 runs to lift their third U-19 World Cup, while Pakistan finished second.

 

2012 U-19 World Cup

 

Australia hosted the 2012 edition, and the final took place in Townsville. Australia posted 225 for 8 in 50 overs, but India chased the target successfully, reaching 227 for 4 in 47.4 overs. India won by six wickets to secure their third U-19 World Cup title, with the hosts finishing as runners-up.

 

2014 U-19 World Cup

 

Held in the UAE, the 2014 final at Dubai International Stadium was a low-scoring contest. Pakistan were bowled out for 131 in 44.3 overs. South Africa chased the target cautiously, scoring 134 for 4 in 42.1 overs. South Africa won by six wickets to win their first U-19 World Cup, while Pakistan finished runners-up.

 

2016 U-19 World Cup

 

Bangladesh hosted the 2016 tournament, with the final played in Dhaka. India were dismissed for 145 in 45.1 overs. The West Indies chased the target with measured batting, reaching 146 for 5 in 49.3 overs. The West Indies won by five wickets to claim their maiden U-19 World Cup title, while India ended as runners-up.

 

2018 U-19 World Cup

 

New Zealand hosted the 2018 edition, and the final was played at Bay Oval. Australia were bowled out for 216 in 47.2 overs. India dominated the chase, reaching 220 for 2 in 38.5 overs. India won by eight wickets to lift their fourth U-19 World Cup, with Australia finishing second.

 

2020 U-19 World Cup

 

South Africa hosted the 2020 tournament, with rain affecting the final at Potchefstroom. India scored 177 in 47.2 overs. Bangladesh, chasing under revised D/L conditions, reached 170 for 7 in 42.1 overs to win by three wickets. Bangladesh claimed their first ICC title at any level, while India were runners-up.

 

2022 U-19 World Cup

 

The West Indies hosted the 2022 edition, with the final played in Antigua. England were bowled out for 189 in 44.5 overs. India chased the target steadily, reaching 195 for 6 in 47.4 overs. India won by four wickets to secure a record fifth U-19 World Cup title, with England finishing runners-up.

 

2024 U-19 World Cup

 

South Africa hosted the 2024 tournament, with the final held at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. Australia posted 253 for 7 in 50 overs, the highest total in a U-19 World Cup final. India were bowled out for 174 in 43.5 overs. Australia won by 79 runs to claim their fourth U-19 World Cup title, while India finished as runners-up.