Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Youngest Indian to Take U19 World Cup Wicket, Scores 2 Runs

• 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 2 runs from 4 balls in India's U19 World Cup 2026 opener against USA.
• He was bowled by Ritvik Appidi during India's 108-run chase at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
• Despite a low batting score, Vaibhav took the crucial wicket of Nitish Sudini (36 runs) in USA's innings.
• This made him the youngest Indian to take a wicket in an U19 World Cup match at 14 years and 294 days old.
• Henil Patel was the star bowler for India, taking 5 wickets for 16 runs.

Why It Matters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, made history as the youngest Indian to take a U19 World Cup wicket.