8 July 2025,
Tuesday
8 July 2025,
Tuesday
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Fastest Fifty: While the Indian senior team is playing a five-match Test series against England, the Indian Under-19 team is engaged in a five-match ODI series. In the third ODI of this series, India Under-19 cricket team star Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again etched his name in history. This time, he smashed the third-fastest fifty in Under-19 history. The 14-year-old Suryavanshi played a blistering 86-run knock off just 31 balls, leading India to a resounding four-wicket victory against Northampton. This win gave India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
In the absence of regular captain Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav led the team. Northampton set India Under-19 a target of 269 runs, with Thomas Rev scoring an unbeaten 76. Following this, the 14-year-old Suryavanshi laid the foundation for a brilliant run chase for India. Suryavanshi's explosive innings ensured that India Under-19 reached 111/2 in just 8 overs before his dismissal. Vihan Malhotra (46), Kanishk Chauhan (43), and RS Ambrish (31) then steered India to victory with 33 balls to spare.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again showcased his exceptional form. He achieved the feat of scoring a fifty in just 14 balls, creating history. His innings included six fours and nine sixes, resulting in a strike rate of 277.41. With this innings, Suryavanshi surpassed Suresh Raina, who previously held the record for the fastest 80 runs in Under-19 ODI history.
Furthermore, Suryavanshi's fifty is the fourth fastest by an Indian in youth ODIs after Rishabh Pant. He also became the highest six-hitter for India in Under-19 ODIs with 9 sixes, surpassing Mandeep Singh's record of 8 sixes.
Suryavanshi is currently in the best form of his life. This young player, who captured everyone's attention with his brilliant century in IPL 2025, has showcased his best game in England as well. He has played only 3 youth ODIs so far, scoring 48, 45, and 86 runs respectively.
