Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripted history in the ICC Under 19 World Cup final by scoring a blistering 55 ball century against England. The 14 year old prodigy shattered multiple records, including the fastest final hundred and most sixes in a single U19 World Cup edition.
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| Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates his historic century in the Under 19 World Cup final against England. Image Source: Instagram/@indiancricketteam —Edited & Modified by Us |
Indian cricket witnessed a historic moment as Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a sensational performance in the Under 19 World Cup final against England. The 14 year old left handed batter smashed a breathtaking century in just 55 balls, rewriting several long standing records and announcing himself as a generational talent on the global stage.
Fastest Century in an Under 19 World Cup Final
Vaibhav Suryavanshi explosive hundred is now among the fastest centuries in Under 19 World Cup history. His fearless stroke play dismantled England bowling attack and gave India a commanding start after opting to bat first in the final.
This knock not only showcased his technical brilliance but also highlighted his temperament under immense pressure in a championship match.
Big Match Performer on the Biggest Stage
Key Innings in the Knockout Matches
- 68 vs Afghanistan – Semi-final
- 151 vs England – Final
Vaibhav Suryavanshi proved his class when it mattered most. His unbeaten 151 in the final stands as one of the greatest innings ever played in an Under 19 World Cup final.
Most Sixes in a Single Under 19 World Cup Edition
During the final, Vaibhav broke another major record by becoming the highest six hitter in a single Under 19 World Cup edition.
In the 14.1 over, he launched England spinner Farhan Ahmed for a massive six over long off, surpassing the previous record held by South Africa Dewald Brevis, who had hit 20 sixes in the 2022 tournament.
Record Comparison
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 23 sixes
- Dewald Brevis (2022): 20 sixes
This achievement further cemented Vaibhav reputation as one of the most destructive batters in youth cricket history.
Youngest Centurion in Under 19 World Cup History
At just 14 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to score a century in the Under 19 World Cup. His innings is also the second fastest century in the tournament history.
The fastest U19 World Cup century record remains with Australia Will Salzmann, who scored a 51 ball hundred against Japan.
Surpasses Legends Like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has also climbed the all time charts for India in Youth ODIs. By crossing the required 80 run mark in the final, he overtook Tanmay Srivastava to become India third highest run scorer in Youth One Day Internationals.
Remarkably, he has already gone past several future stars and established names, including:
- Virat Kohli
- Shubman Gill
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Unmukt Chand
This achievement places Vaibhav in elite company and highlights the magnitude of his early success.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
Vaibhav Suryavanshi historic Under 19 World Cup final performance signals the rise of a new cricketing superstar. His composure, power hitting ability, and consistency in pressure situations suggest a bright future at the senior international level.
Cricket experts and fans alike are already drawing comparisons with India greatest batting prodigies.
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