Ben Mayes Makes History for England at U19 World Cup

Ben Mayes made history for England at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, scoring 191 off just 117 balls against Scotland—the highest individual total by an England batter in the tournament’s history. His innings also ranks as the joint second-highest in U19 World Cup history, just one run shy of the record set earlier in the tournament.

Coming in after an early wicket, Mayes combined with Joe Moores to put on a 188-run partnership in 22 overs, with Mayes dominating the attack. His knock included 18 fours and eight sixes, helping England post 404/6—their highest-ever team total in the U19 World Cup and the sixth-highest score in the competition’s history.