Viran Chamuditha sets U19 World Cup record with 192 runs, leading Sri Lanka to a strong start

Sri Lanka's Viran Chamuditha created history in the U19 World Cup 2026 during the clash against Japan on Saturday, January 17. Chamuditha scored 192 runs, the highest individual score ever recorded in U19 World Cup history, providing Sri Lanka with a commanding start to the tournament.

Chamuditha’s achievement broke the previous record of 191 set by Hasith Boyagoda against Kenya in the 2018 edition. The innings was notable for endurance and consistency, as Chamuditha struck 26 fours and one six before being dismissed by Timothy Moore. Chamuditha has played 17 Youth ODIs so far and this was his maiden hundred in the format. He had three fifties to his name before the knock on

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Highest scores in U19 World Cup

Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka) – 192 vs Japan, 17 Jan 2026

Hasitha Boyagoda (Sri Lanka) – 191 vs Kenya, 23 Jan 2018

Jakob Bhula (New Zealand) – 180 vs Kenya, 17 Jan 2018

Donovan Pagon (West Indies) – 176 vs Scotland, 21 Jan 2002

Dan Lawrence (England) – 174 vs Fiji, 27 Jan 2016

Apart from getting the highest individual score, Chamuditha and Dimantha Mahavitana put on the highest-ever partnership for any wicket in the tournament's history.

Highest partnerships in U19 World Cup

Dimantha Mahavithana & Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka) – 328 vs Japan, 17 Jan 2026

Dan Lawrence & Jack Burnham (England) – 303 vs Fiji, 27 Jan 2016

Brad Wilson & BJ Watling (New Zealand) – 273 vs Scotland, 19 Feb 2004

Jason Sangha & Nathan McSweeney (Australia) – 250 vs PNG, 19 Jan 2018

Rachin Ravindra & Jakob Bhula (New Zealand) – 245 vs Kenya, 17 Jan 2018

The partnership from Mahavithana and Chamuditha and a cameo from captain Vimath Dinsara ensured that Sri Lanka posted a mammoth score of 387 for four in their 50 overs.

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alan john

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Jan 17, 2026

Sri Lanka's Viran Chamuditha created history in the U19 World Cup 2026 during the clash against Japan on Saturday, January 17. Chamuditha scored 192 runs, the highest individual score ever recorded in U19 World Cup history, providing Sri Lanka with a commanding start to the tournament.

Chamuditha’s achievement broke the previous record of 191 set by Hasith Boyagoda against Kenya in the 2018 edition. The innings was notable for endurance and consistency, as Chamuditha struck 26 fours and one six before being dismissed by Timothy Moore. Chamuditha has played 17 Youth ODIs so far and this was his maiden hundred in the format. He had three fifties to his name before the knock on

Highest scores in U19 World Cup

Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka) – 192 vs Japan, 17 Jan 2026

Hasitha Boyagoda (Sri Lanka) – 191 vs Kenya, 23 Jan 2018

Jakob Bhula (New Zealand) – 180 vs Kenya, 17 Jan 2018

Donovan Pagon (West Indies) – 176 vs Scotland, 21 Jan 2002

Dan Lawrence (England) – 174 vs Fiji, 27 Jan 2016

Apart from getting the highest individual score, Chamuditha and Dimantha Mahavitana put on the highest-ever partnership for any wicket in the tournament's history.

Highest partnerships in U19 World Cup

Dimantha Mahavithana & Viran Chamuditha (Sri Lanka) – 328 vs Japan, 17 Jan 2026

Dan Lawrence & Jack Burnham (England) – 303 vs Fiji, 27 Jan 2016

Brad Wilson & BJ Watling (New Zealand) – 273 vs Scotland, 19 Feb 2004

Jason Sangha & Nathan McSweeney (Australia) – 250 vs PNG, 19 Jan 2018

Rachin Ravindra & Jakob Bhula (New Zealand) – 245 vs Kenya, 17 Jan 2018

The partnership from Mahavithana and Chamuditha and a cameo from captain Vimath Dinsara ensured that Sri Lanka posted a mammoth score of 387 for four in their 50 overs.

- Ends

Published By:

alan john

Published On:

Jan 17, 2026

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