Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (left) couldn't believe luck. (Screengrab/CSA)
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News1807-01-2026, 20:19

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines with Bat Despite Toss Woes, Leads India U19 to Series Sweep

  • 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi captained India U19 to a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep against South Africa.
  • Sooryavanshi scored a breathtaking 127 off just 74 balls, including nine fours and ten sixes, propelling India to 393/7.
  • Opening partner Aaron George also contributed significantly with 118 runs, forming a 227-run partnership.
  • Despite his batting heroics, Sooryavanshi lost the coin toss for the third consecutive time, visibly crestfallen.
  • India U19 secured a crushing 233-run victory, bowling out South Africa for 160 in 35 overs.

Why It Matters: Sooryavanshi's batting prowess overshadowed his persistent bad luck with the coin toss, securing a series win.

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