A 14-year-old Indian batsman in the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup final Vaibhav Suryavanshi History noted. In the title clash against England at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, Vaibhav scored a blistering 175 off just 80 balls. The innings consisted of 15 fours and 15 sixes. By the time fast bowler Manny Lumsden dismissed Vaibhav, the player had set several records to his name.
Sehwag’s excitement
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag too couldn’t contain his excitement after Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive innings. Sehwag wrote on his X account, “175 runs off 80 balls… 15 fours and 15 sixes – equal fours, equal sixes, equal destruction. Suryavanshi means one born in the Sun race… Today he batted like the Sun – fast, bright, unstoppable. England looked all out, but who can stop the Sun! The sun has risen in Indian cricket. It’s a glimpse into the future.”
Vaibhav broke the records
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century off just 55 balls. This is the fastest century in an U-19 World Cup final and the second fastest in the history of the tournament. He also became the third Indian batsman to score a century in the U-19 World Cup final. Previously, only Unmukt Chand (2012) and Manjot Kalra (2018) achieved this feat.
This historic innings by Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not only become the biggest highlight of the final but also a glimpse of the bright future of Indian cricket.
Highest Scores in U19 World Cup Finals
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs England – 175 off 80 balls in 2026
- Unmukt Chand vs Australia in 2012 – 111 off 130 balls.
- Brett Williams vs Pakistan in 1998 – 108 off 134 balls.
