Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting sensation from Bihar, has rewritten the record books with a breathtaking century in the fourth Youth ODI between India U19 and England U19 at Worcester. His knock has not only secured a series victory for India but also established him as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket.
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Suryavanshi's Century: Breaking Records at 14
Suryavanshi smashed the fastest century in Youth ODI history, reaching his hundred in just 52 balls. This broke the previous record held by Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam (53 balls, 2013) and made Suryavanshi the youngest centurion in Youth ODIs at just 14 years and 100 days.
- Runs Scored: 143 off 78 balls
- Fours: 13
- Sixes: 10
- Strike Rate: 183.33
- Partnership: 219 runs with Vihaan Malhotra (129 off 121 balls) for the second wicket
His aggressive approach saw him dominate both pace and spin, with a flurry of boundaries that left the England attack with no answers. Suryavanshi's celebration, removing his helmet and soaking in the applause, captured the significance of the moment.
Series Impact and Consistency
This century was the peak of a prolific series for Suryavanshi:
- Runs in Series (First 4 ODIs): 322 runs off 162 balls
- Strike Rate: 198.76
- Average: 80.50
- Boundary Count: 27 sixes, 27 fours
- Other Notable Knocks: 86 off 31 balls (3rd ODI, 9 sixes), 45 off 34 balls, 48 off 19 balls
His performance not only helped India clinch the series but also saw him top the run charts, underlining his consistency and ability to perform under pressure.
Youngest and Fastest: A New Era for Indian Cricket
- Youngest to score a Youth ODI century (previous Indian record: Sarfaraz Khan at 15 years, 338 days).
- Youngest centurion in Youth ODI history (previous world record: Najmul Hossain Shanto, 14 years, 241 days).
- Fastest Youth ODI century ever (previous: Kamran Ghulam, 53 balls).
- Most sixes in a Youth ODI by an Indian: 9 in the 3rd ODI.
His fearless batting has drawn comparisons to legends and inspired praise from former players and coaches, with many predicting a rapid rise to the senior national team.
Inspiration and Background
Suryavanshi credits his inspiration to watching Shubman Gill's double century at Edgbaston, which motivated him to play with similar intent and aggression. Born in Tajpur, Bihar, he began playing cricket at age four, coached by his father, and quickly progressed through the ranks to become the youngest player in an IPL auction, eventually signing for Rajasthan Royals.
FAQs About Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Century
Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a 14-year-old left-handed batter from Bihar, India, who plays for the India U19 team and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He is the youngest player to score a century in Youth ODIs.
What record did Suryavanshi break in the IND vs ENG U19 match?
He scored the fastest ever Youth ODI century, reaching 100 in just 52 balls, and became the youngest centurion in Youth ODI history.
How many runs did Suryavanshi score in his record innings?
He scored 143 runs off 78 balls, hitting 13 fours and 10 sixes.
How has Suryavanshi performed in the series against England U19?
He has scored 322 runs in the first four ODIs at a strike rate of nearly 200, with one century and one half-century, leading the run charts for the series.
What makes Suryavanshi's batting style unique?
His fearless boundary-hitting, ability to dominate both pace and spin, and high strike rate set him apart as a prodigious talent.
What is Suryavanshi's background?
Born in Tajpur, Bihar, he began playing cricket at four, was coached by his father, and made headlines as the youngest IPL auction pick before shining for India U19.
Who inspired Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
He has cited Shubman Gill's double century at Edgbaston as a key inspiration for his aggressive approach.
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