Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 175: No double, but he shatters records in U19 World Cup final
India Today
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced one of the most commanding innings in Under-19 World Cup history, scoring a stunning 175 off 80 balls in the final of the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup against England at Harare. The 14-year-old left-hander's knock put India in complete control of the title clash and left England struggling to contain the onslaught.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a defining innings on the biggest stage of his young career, delivering one of the most commanding knocks in Under-19 World Cup history. In the final of the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup at Harare, the 14-year-old left-hander tore into the England attack with a breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls, seizing control of the contest and placing India firmly in the ascendancy. It was the highest individual score by any Indian batter - across senior men's, Under-19 men's, senior women's and Under-19 women's cricket - in a limited-overs ICC final.
The innings marked the culmination of a tournament built on consistency rather than spectacle for Sooryavanshi. Scores of 2, 72, 40, 52, 30 and 68 had underlined his reliability at the top of the order, but a truly decisive performance had remained elusive.
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India were shaken early by the loss of opener Aaron George in the fourth over, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showed no signs of disruption. He settled quickly, allowing the innings to unfold on his terms. Once set, the tempo rose without rashness - crisp drives pierced the infield, pulls were dispatched with authority, and lofted shots cleared the ropes with ease. Each boundary appeared part of a plan rather than a gamble.
He scored his hundred in just 55 balls, ranking among the fastest centuries in Under-19 World Cup history. Instead of easing off, Sooryavanshi pressed harder. The acceleration was ruthless yet controlled, as he needed only 16 more deliveries to surge from 100 to 150. He brought up 151 off 71 balls, with fours and sixes flowing in quick succession—power allied to remarkable clarity and balance as England struggled to stem the momentum.
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