Devendra KumarThe Indian Under-19 cricket team has once again scripted history. On February 6, 2026, the “Boys in Blue” defeated England by a massive margin of 100 runs to clinch their record-extending 6th ICC Under-19 World Cup title.
Led by captain Ayush Mhatre, the young team posted a massive score of 411/9, with 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring a magnificent 175 runs off just 80 balls. In reply, the England team was bowled out for 311 runs.
Fans are now asking: How much are these young stars worth? From BCCI rewards to IPL contracts, here is a detailed breakdown of the financial standing of India’s U19 heroes.
BCCI Prize Money
Although the ICC does not offer official prize money for the Under-19 World Cup, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is known for generously rewarding its future stars.
- Historical Context: In 2022, when India won the title, the BCCI awarded ₹40 lakh per player and ₹25 lakh to the support staff.
- 2026 Expectation: Following the trend of the Women’s U19 team (who received a collective ₹5 crore reward), experts estimate the total cash prize for Mhatre’s 2026 squad will be at least ₹5 crore.
Additionally, the 2025 women’s Under-19 team was also given a reward of ₹5 crore. Based on this, it is estimated that the total prize money for Mhatre’s team could be at least ₹5 crore.
Top 5 Indian U19 Stars & Their Net Worth
The following table estimates the net worth of the top 5 performers from the 2026 World Cup squad. These figures combine estimated family assets, BCCI match fees, and IPL auction prices (where applicable).
| Rank | Player Name | Role | IPL Connection / Source | Estimated Net Worth |
| 1 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batter | RR (₹1.10 Cr) | ₹2.5 Crore |
| 2 | Ayush Mhatre | Batter (C) | CSK Talent Scout* | ₹1–2 Crore |
| 3 | Aaron George | All-Rounder | Domestic Circuit | ₹1 Crore |
| 4 | Abhigyan Kundu | WK-Batter | State Contract | ₹50–75 Lakh |
| 5 | RS Ambrish | Bowler | Emerging Player | ₹50 Lakh |
The combined net worth of these five players is currently estimated to be around 6 to 9 crore rupees. However, this is just the beginning. Similar to the 2008 Under-19 batch, where players earned over 1000 crore rupees from IPL contracts and millions more through endorsements, the 2026 batch could also experience tremendous growth.
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The Under-19 victory opens doors to IPL mega auctions, opportunities in the senior team, and lucrative brand deals, which could multiply these players’ earnings and net worth several times over in the next 5-10 years.
Looking for insights on senior pros? Read our analysis on Gautam Gambhir’s Net Worth 2026: Salary, Endorsements, and Assets to see where these youngsters aim to be.
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