Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Fastest & Youngest Youth ODI Century to Seal Series
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India’s Under-19 cricket team secured the Youth ODI series against England with a commanding performance by rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old. In the decisive fourth ODI at Worcester, Suryavanshi delivered a record-breaking innings, smashing 143 runs off 78 balls, including 10 sixes and 13 fours—becoming the youngest and fastest centurion in Youth ODI history by reaching triple figures in just 52 balls.
This extraordinary knock surpassed the previous mark held by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam, who needed 53 balls in 2019. Importantly, it also cemented Suryavanshi’s status atop India’s U‑19 line-up. He has already amassed a series-leading 322 runs in four matches at an average of 80.50 and a stunning strike rate of nearly 199.
The innings marked another peak in a meteoric rise that started with his debut in the IPL and youth Test cricket—he became the youngest centurion in U‑19 Tests last year and scored the fastest IPL century by an Indian, blazing 100 off 35 balls for Rajasthan Royals.
Former coach Ravi Shastri has praised the youngster’s talent, suggesting that his current form could pave the way for a fast-tracked debut in First-Class, and potentially even senior, cricket. Suryavanshi, who has his eyes set on scoring a double century next, seems poised to leave an indelible mark on Indian cricket.
With this thrilling victory, India leads the five-match series 3–1, and the final ODI becomes a celebratory platform for Suryavanshi and the team.
India’s youth cricket future shines brightly—with Suryavanshi’s jaw-dropping performances inspiring a new generation of talent.
