New Delhi: In a breathtaking display of power and precision, India’s teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final against England at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. The 14-year-old produced a scintillating century — reaching the three-figure mark in just 55 balls — to place India firmly in command of the title decider.
His knock included six fours and six sixes, making it the fastest century by an Indian in U19 World Cup history, according to Sportstar. The 14-year-old from Bihar broke the previous record held by Raj Angad Bawa, who had reached a hundred in 69 balls against Uganda in 2022.
𝗛.𝗨.𝗡.𝗗.𝗥.𝗘.𝗗 💯
Cometh the hour, cometh Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 👏
He smashes a 55-ball century in the #U19WorldCup Final 🫡
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Suryavanshi’s knock, punctuated with crisp timing and towering hits, kept India well ahead in the chase and highlighted his status as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket. The century came off a rapid succession of boundaries and sixes that continually put pressure on the England bowlers in the middle overs.
