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

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CNBC Awaaz•06-02-2026, 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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