Sri Lankan opening batter Viran Chamuditha smashed a record-breaking 192 against Japan (ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026) to register the highest individual score in the history of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
His incredible innings demolished the previous mark and propelled Sri Lanka to a commanding position in the tournament opener.
The 17-year-old left-hander’s masterclass included 26 fours and a six before he was finally dismissed by Japan bowler Timothy Moore. With this knock, Chamudhita surpassed Hasitha Boyagoda’s 191, the previous record set in the 2018 edition.
Not only did Chamudhita shine individually, but he also shared a record-breaking 328-run opening partnership with Dimantha Mahavithana — now the highest partnership for any wicket in U-19 World Cup history.
This innings has instantly cemented Chamudhita’s name among the greats of youth cricket and will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026.
Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in U-19 Men’s CWC History
Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Viran Chamudhita | Sri Lanka U-19 | 192 | 143 | Japan U-19 | 2026 |
2 | Hasitha Boyagoda | Sri Lanka U-19 | 191 | 152 | Kenya U-19 | 2018 |
3 | Jakob Bhula | New Zealand U-19 | 180 | 144 | Kenya U-19 | 2018 |
4 | Donovan Pagon | West Indies U-19 | 176 | 129 | Scotland U-19 | 2002 |
5 | Dan Lawrence | England U-19 | 174 | 150 | Fiji U-19 | 2016 |
6 | Keagan Simmons | West Indies U-19 | 166 | 137 | Canada U-19 | 2018 |
7 | James Marshall | New Zealand U-19 | 164* | 143 | Namibia U-19 | 1998 |
8 | Scott Kremerskothen | Australia U-19 | 164 | — | PNG U-19 | 1998 |
9 | Raj Bawa | India U-19 | 162* | 108 | Uganda U-19 | 2022 |
10 | Jacobus Rudolph | South Africa U-19 | 156* | 140 | Nepal U-19 | 2000 |
In this historic match, Viran Chamudhita also played a central role in a record-breaking 328-run opening partnership, the highest partnership in ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup history.
Batting alongside Dimantha Mahavithana, the Sri Lankan openers completely dominated the Japan U-19 bowling attack, rewriting the U-19 World Cup records book.
The monumental 328-run stand for the first wicket at the U-19 World Cup 2026 surpassed all previous partnership records in the tournament’s history and laid the foundation for Sri Lanka’s massive total.
This unprecedented achievement further underlined Sri Lanka U-19’s batting depth and confirmed the match as one of the most significant record-setting games in U-19 World Cup history.
Highest Partnerships for any Wicket in U-19 Men's CWC History
Partners | Team | Runs | Opposition | Date |
Dimantha Mahavithana & Viran Chamuditha | Sri Lanka | 328 | Japan | 17 Jan 2026 |
Dan Lawrence & Jack Burnham | England | 303 | Fiji | 27 Jan 2016 |
Brad Wilson & BJ Watling | New Zealand | 273 | Scotland | 19 Feb 2004 |
Jason Sangha & Nathan McSweeney | Australia | 250 | PNG | 19 Jan 2018 |
Rachin Ravindra & Jakob Bhula | New Zealand | 245 | Kenya | 17 Jan 2018 |
FAQs — U-19 World Cup Records
Q: Who holds the highest individual score in U-19 World Cup history?
A: Viran Chamudhita of Sri Lanka holds the record with 192 runs scored against Japan in 2026.
Q: Whose record did Chamudhita break?
A: He surpassed Hasitha Boyagoda’s 191 runs, achieved in the 2018 U-19 World Cup.
Q: Is the 192 the only record set by Chamudhita in the match?
A: No — he also shared a 328-run partnership with Dimantha Mahavithana, the highest ever for any wicket in U-19 World Cup history.
Q: Which other notable high scores are in U-19 CWC history?
A: Historic scores include Jakob Bhula’s 180, Donovan Pagon’s 176, and Dan Lawrence’s 174.
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