India’s Under-19 team produced a commanding performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final, demolishing England with an astonishing display of batting. Electing to bat first at the Harare Sports Club, India amassed a mammoth 411 for 9 in 50 overs, setting up an imposing total in the title-deciding clash. At the heart of this batting onslaught was 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose explosive innings left spectators and opponents alike in awe.

Vaibhav reached his century in just 55 balls, hitting eight fours and eight sixes on his way. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive yet calculated stroke play, with him reaching 150 runs in just 71 balls. By the close of his innings, Vaibhav had scored a staggering 175 runs off 80 balls, including 15 sixes and 15 fours, before being dismissed by England’s Manny Lumsden.

This innings secured Vaibhav multiple records in Under-19 World Cup history. He became the fastest century scorer in a final (by balls faced) for India and the second-fastest overall in the tournament’s history. Additionally, he is the third Indian to score a century in an Under-19 World Cup final, joining the ranks of Unmukt Chand and Manjot Kalra. Beyond these feats, Vaibhav now holds the records for most runs in a final, most sixes in a single innings, and most sixes in a tournament.

Fastest Centuries in U19 World Cup (by balls faced)

Highest Scores in U19 World Cup Finals

Most Sixes in a Single U19 World Cup Innings

Most Sixes in a U19 World Cup Tournament

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s extraordinary performance has cemented his place in cricket history and showcased the arrival of a new prodigy on the world stage. His record-breaking innings not only highlights individual brilliance but also serves as a testament to India’s emerging dominance in youth cricket.