Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 175 powers India to U-19 World Cup title
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 175 powers India to U-19 World Cup title
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazes 175 off 80 balls as India beat England by 100 runs to lift the U-19 World Cup for a record sixth time.
Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a performance for the ages, smashing 175 off 80 balls to guide India to a record-extending sixth U-19 World Cup title with a 100-run victory over England in the final. The 14-year-old lit up the world cricket stage with 15 sixes and 15 fours as India posted 411 for 9 after winning the toss. The onslaught left the English attack bruised and battered, with Sooryavanshi dismantling both pace and spin with remarkable ease and maturity beyond his years.
Sooryavanshi also rewrote the record books—fastest to 150 in Under-19 cricket (71 balls) and the highest individual score by any batter in an ICC tournament final. His age and poise drew early comparisons to top stars, and his IPL exposure last year had already flagged him as a generational talent.
England's chase never got going as India’s bowlers struck at regular intervals, with Caleb Falconer compiling a late, valiant 115 but the target proved too steep. After the win, Rajasthan Royals' social media handle shared a touching moment: Sooryavanshi holding the trophy and saying 'Papa, pranaam' on a video call, a gesture that underscored his grounded nature.
Looking ahead, India's success at the youth level adds to a promising pipeline for the national team, with the teen star already drawing attention as a potential future cornerstone.
