Teen Sensation Bounces Back After U-19 Asia Cup Final Loss
Fourteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again stunned the cricket world with a breathtaking innings. Just days after India’s defeat to Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, Vaibhav delivered a historic performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Playing the opening match between Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday, the young batter put on a brutal display of power hitting and confidence beyond his age.
Explosive Start From the First Ball
Vaibhav attacked the bowlers right from the first delivery of the match. He dominated the Arunachal Pradesh bowling attack and never allowed them to settle.
He completed his century in just 36 balls, registering one of the fastest hundreds in List-A cricket. His innings included 10 fours and 8 massive sixes, leaving spectators in awe.
Second-Fastest Indian List-A Century
With this knock, Vaibhav secured second place among Indians for the fastest List-A centuries. Only a handful of players worldwide have reached the milestone quicker.
At just 14 years and 272 days, he also became the youngest player in men’s List-A cricket to score a century, creating another landmark record.
Breaks AB de Villiers’ World Record
Vaibhav went on to score 150 runs in just 54 balls. In doing so, he shattered AB de Villiers’ long-standing world record, which stood at 64 balls.
This achievement further highlighted Vaibhav’s extraordinary talent and fearless approach.
A Career Filled With Early Records
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already rewritten several record books at a very young age. He scored a 61-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Maharashtra. He also smashed a 58-ball hundred against Australia Under-19 in a Youth Test match.
At just 12 years old, he made his Ranji Trophy debut, becoming one of the youngest debutants in Indian domestic cricket. He has already surpassed records once held by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh.
Fastest List-A Centuries in History
29 balls: Jake Fraser-McGurk (South Australia vs Tasmania, 2023)
31 balls: AB de Villiers (South Africa vs West Indies, 2015)
35 balls: Anmolpreet Singh (Punjab vs Arunachal Pradesh, 2024)
36 balls: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, 2025)
36 balls: Corey Anderson (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2014)
36 balls: Graham Rose (Somerset vs Devon, 1990)
37 balls: Shahid Afridi (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1996)
40 balls: Glenn Maxwell (Australia vs Netherlands, 2023)
40 balls: Yusuf Pathan (Baroda vs Maharashtra, 2010)
India’s Bright Hope for the Future
With fearless batting, consistent records, and remarkable composure, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is fast emerging as a future star of Indian cricket. Experts and fans now see him as a new hope who could shape Indian cricket for years to come.
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