Shikhar Dhawan is the Indian batter with the most runs in a single Under-19 World Cup. He achieved this landmark during the 2003–04 edition, amassing 505 runs from seven matches at an impressive average of 84.16.
Dhawan also finished as the highest run-scorer of that tournament, displaying outstanding consistency with three centuries and a half-century. However, India’s campaign came to an end with a semi-final defeat against Pakistan.
In the overall history of the Under-19 World Cup, Dhawan stands as the second-highest run-getter in a single edition, with South Africa’s Dewald Brevis narrowly edging past him after scoring 506 runs in the 2021–22 tournament.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a fantastic hit in the final of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Friday, February 6. India won the trophy for the sixth time in a row, defeating England by a resounding 100 runs.
India batted first and scored a huge total of 411/9. Vaibhav Suryavanshi led the assault and smashed the England bowlers all over the park. The opener hit a monster hundred, scoring 175 runs off 80 balls, including 15 fours and sixes.
England made a valiant effort but fell far short of a massive aim. They were knocked out for 311 in 40.2 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his teammates had a great campaign, dominating from start to finish.
On that point, let us look at the top five Indian batters who have scored the most runs in an Under-19 World Cup.
5. Shubman Gill
Star India batsman and the present Test as well as ODI skipper, Shubman Gill introduced himself to the world for the first time at the Under-19 World Cup 2018. Gill was India’s top run-scorer in the tournament and the second-highest overall.
He ended with 372 runs from five innings at an average of 124 and a strike rate of 112.38, including a century and three half-centuries. India defeated Australia in the final to lift the trophy, and Gill was named ‘Player of the Series’ for his outstanding batting display.
4. Uday Saharan
Uday Saharan, India’s captain during the 2023–24 edition, finds himself fourth on this list. Leading from the front, the skipper finished as the tournament’s highest run-getter with 397 runs from seven matches at an average of 56.71, which included a century and three half-centuries.
Despite his strong performances, Saharan’s efforts with the bat were not enough to guide India to the title, as they lost to Australia in the final by 79 runs. Even so, the 21-year-old enjoyed a memorable tournament on a personal level.
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Another prominent name to emerge from the Under-19 set-up is Yashasvi Jaiswal. The dynamic opener ended the 2019–20 edition of the tournament as the highest run-scorer.
He amassed 400 runs from six matches at an impressive average of 133.33, registering one century and four half-centuries in a highly consistent campaign. Jaiswal was also India’s top scorer in the final against Bangladesh with 88 runs, but his brilliance could not prevent a narrow three-wicket defeat.
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise has been remarkable, highlighted by yet another sensational performance at the Under-19 World Cup 2026. He played a pivotal role in India’s triumph, including a blistering century in the final.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi concluded the tournament with 439 runs from seven matches at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49, featuring one century and three half-centuries. He sits just behind veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan on this elite list.
1. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is the Indian batter with the most runs in a single Under-19 World Cup. He achieved this landmark during the 2003–04 edition, amassing 505 runs from seven matches at an impressive average of 84.16.
Dhawan also finished as the highest run-scorer of that tournament, displaying outstanding consistency with three centuries and a half-century. However, India’s campaign came to an end with a semi-final defeat against Pakistan.
In the overall history of the Under-19 World Cup, Dhawan stands as the second-highest run-getter in a single edition, with South Africa’s Dewald Brevis narrowly edging past him after scoring 506 runs in the 2021–22 tournament.
