Who is Aaron George? India's 'junior Sanju Samson' scores Century in U19 World Cup Semis

Aaron George has scored a brilliant century as India has advanced to the final of the Under 19 World Cup after beating Afghanistan on Wednesday (February 4).

Aaron George opened the innings and amassed 115 runs off just 104 balls as the Indian team chased down the huge total of 311 runs quite comfortably, thus winning the match by 7 wickets, with 53 balls to spare. The Indian team will take on England in the final.

Who is Aaron George?

Aaron George is a promising right-handed top-order batter from India, known for his maturity and consistency in Under-19 cricket, particularly shining in the 2025 Asia Cup. Born on October 1, 2006, in Kottayam, Kerala, he grew up in Hyderabad and has become a key figure for Hyderabad's youth teams.

Aaron George Career

George burst onto the scene during

the 2022-23 Vijay Merchant Trophy, scoring an unbeaten 303 against Bihar, which caught selectors' attention. He followed this with dominant Vinoo Mankad Trophy performances, amassing 341 runs one season and 373 the next, leading Hyderabad to their first-ever title in the latter as captain and top run-scorer. His leadership extended to captaining India-B in a U19 triangular series at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

In the 2025 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, George emerged as India's batting spine, scoring 228 runs in four matches with three fifties at an average of 76, including a crucial 85 off 88 balls against Pakistan. Often compared to Sanju Samson for his stylish strokeplay and composure under pressure, he anchored innings after early collapses.