Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history in the U-19 Asia Cup with a breathtaking 171 off 95 balls, smashing 14 massive sixes and breaking two major Asian records. The young Indian opener reached his fifty in 30 balls and his century in just 56, dominating UAE’s bowling attack with fearless stroke play. His performance not only set a new benchmark for power-hitting but also marked the second-highest U-19 ODI score by an Indian, highlighting his extraordinary potential at just 14 years old.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking 171: Full Match Breakdown
Indian cricket continues to produce exceptional young talents, and the latest name shining bright is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose unbelievable knock of 171 off just 95 balls in the U-19 Asia Cup has captured attention across the cricketing world. Facing UAE in a youth ODI clash, the 14-year-old opener demonstrated maturity far beyond his age, showcasing fearless power-hitting mixed with classical stroke play.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi began aggressively, reaching his fifty in only 30 balls, immediately putting pressure on the bowlers. His timing, confidence, and shot selection made the innings look effortless. Soon after, he brought up his century in 56 balls, signaling that something special was unfolding. Once past 100, the young opener shifted gears again and raced to 150 off just 84 deliveries, hammering bowlers all around the park.
The highlight of his innings was the 14 massive sixes, which not only entertained fans but also created history. Before this match, the previous record for the most sixes in a single U-19 Asia Cup innings belonged to Afghanistan’s Darwish Rasooli, who hit 10 sixes against UAE in 2017. Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered that record with ease, setting a new benchmark of 14 sixes in one innings.
But his record-breaking didn’t stop there.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi also surpassed Rasooli’s earlier milestone of 22 sixes in the overall U-19 Asia Cup, lifting his own tally to 26 sixes, making him the new record-holder for the most sixes in the tournament’s history. His brilliance has not only rewritten Asia Cup record books but has also cemented his place as one of the most exciting young players to watch.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 171-run knock is now the second-highest score by an Indian in U-19 ODIs, behind only Ambati Rayudu’s unbeaten 177 against England in 2002. Achieving such a feat at just 14 years of age highlights his potential for a long and successful cricketing journey.
Upcoming India vs Pakistan U-19 Clash
India began their U-19 Asia Cup campaign under the leadership of Mumbai and CSK talent Mhatre. While the UAE match produced fireworks, all eyes are now on the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for Sunday.
This fixture always generates massive interest, and this time is no different.
Recently, senior Indian teams in the Asia Cup, Women’s ODI World Cup, and Rising Stars Asia Cup T20 have followed a no-handshake policy with Pakistan players as a mark of solidarity with the Indian Army and victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
However, sources suggest that ICC wants politics to remain away from U-19 cricket, encouraging normal sportsmanship between youngsters. A BCCI official confirmed that instructions have been communicated internally, and if India chooses to avoid handshakes, the match referee must be informed beforehand. The ICC’s stance is clear they do not want political tensions overshadowing junior cricket.
FAQ
Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
He is a 14-year-old Indian U-19 cricketer who recently scored a record-breaking 171 runs in the U-19 Asia Cup.
How many sixes did he hit in his innings?
Vaibhav smashed 14 sixes, setting a new record for most sixes in a single U-19 Asia Cup innings.
Which records did he break?
He broke the record for most sixes in an innings and most sixes overall in the U-19 Asia Cup.
What is the highest Indian score in U-19 ODIs?
Ambati Rayudu holds the record with 177 against England in 2002*.
Why is the India vs Pakistan U-19 match gaining attention?
Apart from cricketing excitement, there is interest regarding the handshake protocol due to recent political tensions, though ICC advises keeping politics away from junior cricket.
