Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines in U-19 ODI Against England

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Continues His Stellar Form

The promising young cricketer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, maintained his impressive performance from the first Youth ODI in the ongoing five-match series against the England U-19 team at County Ground, Hove, on June 27.

Suryavanshi gained recognition for his outstanding display in IPL 2025 while playing for Rajasthan Royals. The 14-year-old from Bihar made headlines with a remarkable innings of 101 runs off just 39 balls against Gujarat Titans, becoming the second-fastest Indian to score a century in IPL history, achieving this milestone in just 35 balls. He also holds the record as the youngest player to score a century in T20 cricket.

In his debut IPL season, Suryavanshi accumulated 252 runs, featuring a century and a fifty, with an average of 36.00 and an impressive strike rate of 206.56 across seven matches.

Dominating Performance in U-19 ODI

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL prowess was evident in his recent U-19 ODI match against England, where he scored an explosive unbeaten 48 runs off just 19 balls, leading India U-19 to chase down a target of 175 runs in 24 overs, securing a six-wicket victory.

After winning the toss, England U-19 chose to bat first, but their decision backfired as they were dismissed for 174 runs in 42.2 overs. Kanishk Chouhan was the standout bowler for India, taking three wickets, while Henil Patel, RS Ambrish, and Mohamed Enaan each claimed two wickets.

In the run chase, Suryavanshi opened the batting alongside captain Ayush Mhatre and showcased his aggressive batting style, dominating the England bowlers. He fell just two runs short of a half-century, getting out at a score of 71/1, but his performance significantly bolstered India's position.

Key Contributions and Winning Moments

In addition to Suryavanshi's efforts, other players like skipper Ayush Mhatre (21), Vihaan Malhotra (17), Abhigyan Kundu (45*), and Rahul Kumar (17) played vital roles in India's comprehensive victory. The team was at 123/4 when Kundu and Rahul formed a crucial unbeaten partnership of 55 runs for the fifth wicket, guiding the team to victory.

With just three runs needed to win, Rahul Kumar sealed the match with a six, ensuring a smooth finish for the team.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Iconic Jersey Number

In addition to his remarkable innings, Suryavanshi drew attention by wearing the iconic jersey number 18, famously associated with Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli.

During IPL 2025, he wore jersey number 12 for Rajasthan Royals, but his switch to the revered number 18 in the U-19 setup has sparked comparisons with Kohli. Suryavanshi's fearless approach in both IPL and domestic cricket reflects his maturity and ambition to excel at every level.

Early Career Highlights

Before making waves in the IPL and the ongoing Youth ODI series, Suryavanshi showcased his talent in U-19 tournaments. He gained attention after scoring a century off 58 balls for India A against Australia A in a four-day match.

He played a crucial role in leading India U-19 to the Asia Cup final, where they faced defeat against Bangladesh. Throughout the tournament, he scored 176 runs, including two fifties, averaging 44.00 over five matches.

Additionally, Suryavanshi made his senior team debut for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy against Mumbai, becoming the youngest player to participate in this prestigious domestic tournament.