14-Year-Old Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 175 in U19 World Cup Final
In an extraordinary display of power hitting, 14-year-old Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the ICC Under-19 World Cup final against England with a blistering 175 off just 80 balls.
Batting first in Harare, India reached 308-5 after 36.3 overs when rain or other factors appear to have interrupted play (England yet to bat at the time of reporting). Suryavanshi’s sensational knock included 15 sixes and 15 fours, delivering an eye-watering strike rate of 218.75.
Key highlights from his innings:
- Highest individual score ever recorded in a U19 World Cup final (surpassing the previous best of 108)
- Sixth-highest score in U19 World Cup history
- Ninth-highest in all youth ODIs
- Record 15 sixes in a single youth ODI innings
- Second-fastest U19 World Cup century (off 55 balls)
England seamer Manny Lumsden finally ended the carnage by dismissing Suryavanshi (gloved slog-sweep to keeper Thomas Rew), while Tom Green was the pick of the bowlers with 2-49.
This knock takes Suryavanshi’s tournament tally to 439 runs in seven innings (average 62.71), making him the leading run-scorer of the competition so far. Already famous for becoming the youngest men’s T20 centurion earlier (for Rajasthan Royals), the teenager continues to rewrite record books and has the cricket world buzzing about his freakish talent.
The article captures the moment opponents shook hands in admiration mid-innings — a rare sign of respect for sheer dominance.
As of the report, the final remains in progress with England still to chase the imposing 309 target.
What a way to announce yourself on the biggest Under-19 stage! 🚀