At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi didn’t just play a match—he rewrote history. In the U19 World Cup final against England, he blasted a jaw-dropping 175 off 135 balls, including the second-fastest century in tournament history (55 balls), and capped it with an animated celebration that’s gone viral. Was this the greatest U19 innings of all time?
In a performance that left fans breathless and scouts scrambling, 17-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the U19 World Cup final with a record-shattering 55-ball century against England. His explosive knock—packed with eight sixes and eight fours—not only set a new tournament benchmark but may have just announced the arrival of India’s next batting sensation.
Fresh off a record-shattering 175 in the U19 World Cup final, 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a stunning endorsement from R Ashwin, who claims a senior India call-up could be just around the corner.
In a nerve-shredding U-19 World Cup semifinal, 18-year-old Aaron George smashed a breathtaking 115 to guide India to a historic chase of 311 against Australia—booking their place in the final and announcing himself on the global stage.
In a breathtaking semi-final, India’s young guns, led by Aaron George’s century and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive start, pulled off their highest-ever successful chase to book a spot in the U19 World Cup final against England.
In a high-stakes clash at the Providence Stadium, Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against a dominant Indian side. We break down the decision, the pitch, and what it means for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 semi-final.