Fastest, Fiercest, Fearless: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Final Knock

India’s 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered one of the greatest knocks in Under-19 World Cup history, turning the final against England into a breathtaking display of fearless cricket.

On the biggest stage of his young career, Suryavanshi unleashed a stunning 175 off just 80 balls, smashing 15 fours and 15 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 218.75. His blistering century came in only 55 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred in U19 World Cup history.

A Final for the Ages

Suryavanshi’s knock is now the highest individual score in a U19 World Cup final, surpassing Unmukt Chand’s iconic 112* in 2012. With this innings, he became only the third Indian after Chand and Manjot Kalra to score a century in a U19 final, and the sixth player overall to achieve the feat.

England’s bowlers had no answers as the teenage prodigy dismantled their attack with power, precision, and remarkable composure beyond his years.

Shattering Records, Setting New Benchmarks

The young star also broke Australian Michael Hill’s long-standing record of 12 sixes in a U19 World Cup innings, finishing with 15 maximums — the most ever in a single innings.

Across the tournament, Suryavanshi amassed 439 runs at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49, including one century and three half-centuries. His tally of 30 sixes is now the highest by any batter in a single U19 World Cup.

He further strengthened his reputation as one of youth cricket’s most destructive hitters by registering the most sixes in a Youth ODI innings, surpassing his own previous record set against UAE last year.

A Star in the Making

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has announced himself on the global stage with a performance that will be remembered for years. His fearless approach, technical skill, and match-winning temperament mark him as one of Indian cricket’s brightest future prospects.

Leading India’s Charge

Winning the toss, India elected to bat first in pursuit of their record-extending sixth U19 World Cup title. Suryavanshi’s monumental innings laid the foundation for a commanding performance in the summit clash.

With this historic knock, the young prodigy has not only powered India’s campaign but has also written his name permanently into Under-19 World Cup folklore.

(With inputs from ANI)