Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a performance for the ages in the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 final against England at Harare Sports Club, propelling India to a dominant position and etching his name into the record books.
The 14-year-old left-handed opener from Bihar unleashed an explosive 175 off just 80 balls, the highest individual score ever in a U19 World Cup final. His blistering innings featured 15 fours and 15 sixes, showcasing extraordinary power, timing, and composure on the biggest stage.
Batting first, Suryavanshi raced to a sensational 55-ball century-the fastest by an Indian in U19 World Cup history-before accelerating further. He reached 150 in rapid time, becoming the first batter to score 150+ in a U19 final.
His quickfire
68 in the semi-final chase against Afghanistan highlighted his ability to set aggressive tones. Praised by captain Ayush Mhatre for his fearless approach, the teenage prodigy combined poise with destructive intent.
Suryavanshi's final masterclass not only steered India toward securing their sixth U19 title but also cemented his status as a generational talent. The youngster has also gone past a number of Indian star players in a unique list in the U19 World Cup.
Most Runs in a U19 World Cup Edition: Vaibhav Suryavanshi overtakes India Stars
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has ended up with a stellar 439 runs in this U19 World Cup, thus overtaking a host of India stars in the list for runs in a single edition of the competition.
Suryavanshi has now gone 2nd among Indians with most runs in a single U19 World Cup, as Shikhar Dhawan sits top with 505 runs in the 2004 U19 World Cup.
Vaibhav has gone past Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 400 runs in the 2020 U19 World Cup, Uday Saharan (397 in 2024 U19 WC). He has also overtaken current India ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill, who scored 372 runs in the U19 World Cup 2018.
