Patiala, 08 January (Shahi)
Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in scintillating form, delivering standout performances in India’s Under-19 tour of South Africa and earlier tournaments, including the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup and Vijay Hazare Trophy. The 14-year-old batter, known for his aggressive style, has amassed centuries, quick fifties, and even contributed with the ball, helping his teams dominate opponents. Here’s a roundup of his key contributions in recent matches:
- India Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19, Youth ODI #1627, Benoni, January 7, 2026: Sooryavanshi smashed 127 runs off 74 balls, including 9 fours and 10 sixes, and picked up 1/10 with the ball. His all-round effort earned him Man of the Match as India won by 233 runs.
- India Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19, Youth ODI #1625, Benoni, January 5, 2026: He blazed 68 runs off just 24 balls (1 four, 10 sixes), setting up an 8-wicket victory (DLS method) for India. No bowling involvement.
- India Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19, Youth ODI #1623, Benoni, January 3, 2026: Scored 11 runs off 12 balls in a rain-affected game where India triumphed by 25 runs (DLS method). Did not bowl.
- Bihar vs Meghalaya, Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A), Ranchi, December 29, 2025: Contributed 31 runs off 10 balls (6 fours, 1 six) and bowled 0/11 in 3 overs. Bihar cruised to an 8-wicket win.
- Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A), Ranchi, December 24, 2025: Delivered a breathtaking 190 runs off 84 balls (16 fours, 15 sixes), reaching 50 in 25 balls, 100 in 36, and 150 in 59 – one of the fastest in List A history. Bowled 0/19 in 4 overs as Bihar posted 574/6 and won by 397 runs.
- India Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Final (YODI #1617), ICCA Dubai, December 21, 2025: Scored 26 runs off 10 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) in a losing cause as India fell short by 191 runs. No bowling.
- India Under-19 vs Sri Lanka Under-19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Semi-Final (YODI #1615), ICCA Dubai, December 19, 2025: Made 9 runs off 6 balls, helping India chase down the target for a 7-wicket win. Did not bowl.
- India Under-19 vs Malaysia Under-19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Group A (OTHEROD), Dubai, December 16, 2025: Hammered 50 runs off 26 balls as India posted 408/7 and won by 315 runs. No bowling.
- India Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Group A (YODI #1609), ICCA Dubai, December 14, 2025: Scored 5 runs off 6 balls but claimed 1/6 in 1 over. India won by 90 runs.
- India Under-19 vs United Arab Emirates Under-19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup Group A (YODI #1606), ICCA Dubai, December 12, 2025: Blasted 171 runs off 95 balls in India’s 433/6, leading to a 234-run victory. Bowled 0/13 in 2 overs.
Sooryavanshi’s aggressive batting, with a strike rate often exceeding 200, has drawn comparisons to top T20 stars. His exploits in the Asia Cup and domestic circuit underscore his potential as a future Indian cricket mainstay, especially after rewriting records in List A and youth cricket.
