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Mayes Smashes Record in U-19 World Cup Thriller
21 Jan
Summary
- Ben Mayes scored 191, the highest individual score for England in U-19 World Cup history.
- Mayes narrowly missed the overall tournament record of 192 set four days prior.
- England posted 404-6, their first score over 400 in the tournament.

In a standout performance at the Under-19 World Cup in Harare, Ben Mayes etched his name in the record books.
Mayes, an 18-year-old from Hampshire, struck a phenomenal 191 runs against Scotland. This score stands as the highest individual total by an England player in the history of the U-19 World Cup. He narrowly missed the tournament's overall record of 192, set just four days earlier.
His blistering 117-ball innings featured 18 fours and eight sixes. He found a strong partner in Joe Moores, nephew of former England coach Peter, who contributed 81 runs off 65 balls. Their formidable second-wicket partnership of 188 runs was crucial in setting a commanding total.
England finished their innings with a score of 404-6. This marks the seventh-highest team total in the tournament's history and is the first time the English team has breached the 400-run mark. Scotland has yet to bat in this group-stage match.




