U19 World Cup Final: Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates world record by scoring century
U19 World Cup Final: At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has truly set the 2026 Under-19 World Cup final on fire today, Friday, February 6. His performance against England at the Harare Sports Club has rewritten several record books.
He reached his hundred in just 55 balls, making it the fastest-ever century by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history. At 14 years and 317 days, he is now the youngest player ever to score a century in a Men’s Under-19 World Cup final.
During this tournament, he broke the record for the most sixes in a single U19 World Cup edition, surpassing the previous record of 18 held by South Africa’s Dewald Brevis. This is the fastest century ever recorded in a U19 World Cup final.
India opted to bat first in the final against England. While they lost an early wicket, Suryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre (who scored a solid 53) put on a 142-run partnership. Suryavanshi didn’t just stop at 100; he went on to score a massive 175 runs off just 80 balls, including 15 sixes, before being dismissed.
Vaibhav, who hails from Samastipur, Bihar, has been a prodigy to watch. He had already made headlines by becoming the youngest player to debut in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar and the youngest ever to be picked in the IPL (by Rajasthan Royals).
Fun Fact: Before this, the record for the youngest Indian centurion in the U19 World Cup was held by Sarfaraz Khan (at 15 years old), and the fastest Indian U19 century belonged to Raj Angad Bawa (69 balls). Suryavanshi has shattered both with easeU19 World Cup Final: Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates world record by scoring century
At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has truly set the 2026 Under-19 World Cup final on fire today, Friday, February 6. His performance against England at the Harare Sports Club has rewritten several record books. Here is a look at the historic milestones he achieved during this “blistering” innings:
It is a truly historic day for Indian cricket! Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 14 years old, has delivered a performance for the ages in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup Final against England at the Harare Sports Club today, February 6.
He reached his hundred in just 55 balls, making it the fastest-ever century by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history. At 14 years and 317 days, he is now the youngest player ever to score a century in a Men’s Under-19 World Cup final.
During this tournament, he broke the record for the most sixes in a single U19 World Cup edition, surpassing the previous record of 18 held by South Africa’s Dewald Brevis. This is the fastest century ever recorded in a U19 World Cup final.
India opted to bat first in the final against England. While they lost an early wicket, Suryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre (who scored a solid 53) put on a 142-run partnership. Suryavanshi didn’t just stop at 100; he went on to score a massive 175 runs off just 80 balls, including 15 sixes, before being dismissed.
Vaibhav, who hails from Samastipur, Bihar, has been a prodigy to watch. He had already made headlines by becoming the youngest player to debut in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar and the youngest ever to be picked in the IPL (by Rajasthan Royals).
Before this, the record for the youngest Indian centurion in the U19 World Cup was held by Sarfaraz Khan (at 15 years old), and the fastest Indian U19 century belonged to Raj Angad Bawa (69 balls). Suryavanshi has shattered both with ease.
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