Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 175-Run Blitz: A New Kapil Dev Moment in U19 Cricket
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CNBC Awaaz06-02-2026, 17:16

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 175-Run Blitz: A New Kapil Dev Moment in U19 Cricket

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored an explosive 175 runs off just 80 balls in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final, featuring 15 fours and 15 sixes.
  • His innings is being compared to Kapil Dev's historic 175 runs in the 1983 World Cup, both match-winning and impactful.
  • Vaibhav's score became the biggest individual score in youth ODI cricket, showcasing aggressive batting under pressure.
  • He partnered with captain Ayush Mhatre to dismantle English bowlers after an early setback.
  • The innings, 41 years after Kapil Dev's feat, has created a new identity in Under-19 cricket history.

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