There are also stories to be told from the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, where England U19 batter Ben Mayes made underlining history by scoring an impressive 191 runs against Scotland U19 in a Group C match that took place at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.

With the extraordinary knock, Mayes propelled England U19 to a humongous score of 404 for 6 in 50 overs, fully dominating the Scottish bowling attack. With this innings, Mayes has entered the elite list of the second joint run scorer in an Under-19 World Cup history.

Coming after the loss of a couple of early wickets, Mayes controlled the innings with an unusual poise for a young player. He scored 18 fours and 8 sixes while facing 117 balls at a rapid rate of 163.25.

His innings were marked by controlled aggression and good shot selection. Mayes dominated both pace and spin, finding gaps and clearing boundaries with shocking ease. Scotland's bowlers were simply unable to contain him once he became set.

With this 191, Mayes stands joint second on the list of highest individual scores in the history of the tournament: only one player has scored more runs in a single U19 World Cup inning.

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Strong Middle Order Support

While Mayes stole the limelight, Joseph Moores provided able support with an aggressive 81 off 65 balls. Contribution from Caleb Falconer (32) and Thomas Rew (22) ensured that England maintained the momentum with them throughout the innings.

England batted at a brisk run rate of 8.08, underlining their batting strength and intent.

Ben Mayes' performance ensured not only that Englandgot on top in this group match but also that he stands one of the brightest batting prospects in the tournament. His ability to score substantial runs under constant pressure will be critical as England venture deeper into the competition.