Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines: Youngest to Score U-19 World Cup Fifty, Incredible Catch Seals Win

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News18•18-01-2026, 10:18
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines: Youngest to Score U-19 World Cup Fifty, Incredible Catch Seals Win
- •India defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs (DLS method) in the U-19 World Cup, strengthening their tournament position.
- •14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a record-breaking 72 runs off 67 balls, including six fours and three sixes.
- •Vaibhav became the youngest player to score a half-century in the U-19 World Cup, reaching 50 in just 30 balls.
- •He took a spectacular boundary catch, reminiscent of Suryakumar Yadav, dismissing Bangladesh's Mohammad Samiun Basir Ratul.
- •Vaibhav's all-round performance boosted team morale and went viral, marking him as a potential future star.
Why It Matters: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking fifty and incredible catch secured India's U-19 World Cup win.
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