Vihaan Malhotra Shines with Century in U19 World Cup, Joins RCB for IPL 2026

• Vihaan Malhotra scored an unbeaten 107 runs off 109 balls against Zimbabwe in the Under-19 World Cup Super-6 stage, helping India post 352.
• Coming in at number five, Malhotra stabilized India's innings after early wickets, showcasing patient and responsible batting.
• The 19-year-old left-handed batsman from Patiala, Punjab, considers Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill as his idols.
• Malhotra was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2026 mini-auction for 30 lakh rupees, offering him a chance to share the dressing room with his idol, Virat Kohli.

Why It Matters: Vihaan Malhotra's century in the U19 World Cup and IPL selection highlight his potential as India's future star.