Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced the most dominating knock in U19 World Cup history, smashing a breathtaking 175 off 80 balls in the final against England. The 14-year-old Bihar prodigy rewrote the record books entirely.
Suryavanshi registered the fastest-ever U19 World Cup 150, reaching the milestone in just 71 balls and obliterating Ben Mayes’ previous record of 98 balls. His 13th six brought up the landmark, a stunning blow off Sebastian Morgan that left fielders as mere spectators.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 175 | 80 | 15 | 15 | 218.75 |
The Rajasthan Royals sensation became the first batter in tournament history to register four 50-plus scores at over run-a-ball in a single edition. His relentless assault featured 15 sixes and 15 fours, with England’s bowlers completely helpless against his onslaught.
At the rate he was scoring, even 500 seemed possible. His eventual dismissal, caught behind off Manny Lumsden while attempting an audacious lap shot, brought visible relief to the opposition. Most England players crossed the boundary to shake his hand – a rare tribute to an opponent’s brilliance.
Walking off to a standing ovation, Suryavanshi raised his bat without disappointment, despite missing a potential double century. This wasn’t just India’s highest score in U19 World Cup history – it was a performance that redefined youth cricket and announced the arrival of a generational talent on the world stage.
