Sri Lankan opening batter Viran Chamuditha has etched his name in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup history books with a phenomenal record-breaking performance against Japan on January 17, 2026. Chamuditha, aged 17, scored an exceptional 192 runs off just 143 deliveries, featuring 26 fours and one six. This monumental innings now stands as the highest individual score ever recorded in the tournament's history, surpassing the previous record of 191 set by his compatriot Hasitha Boyagoda in the 2018 edition against Kenya. Beyond his individual brilliance, Chamuditha was also instrumental in creating another significant record. He forged a colossal 328-run opening partnership with his teammate Dimantha Mahavitana, who contributed 115 runs from 125 balls. This partnership is now recognized as the highest for any wicket in the history of the Under-19 World Cup, eclipsing the 303-run stand achieved by England's Dan Lawrence and Jack Burnham in 2016. The match, which marked Sri Lanka's opening fixture of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, took place in Windhoek, Namibia. Powered by these record-shattering performances, Sri Lanka posted an imposing total of 387/4 and ultimately secured a dominant 203-run victory over Japan. The 2026 ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup is co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026.