Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his incredible form with the bat as the U19 skipper of the Indian team notched up a century. The aggressive left-handed batter completed his milestone in just 63 balls while opening the innings for India against South Africa. He had completed his half-century in 24 balls.
Suryavanshi and his opening partner Aaron George provided a brisk start to India after being put into bat. George also notched up his fifty. India have already sealed after winning the first two matches of the three-match series.
🚨Vaibhav Suryavanshi has smashed a 50 off 24 balls against SA U19🚨
Star kid is not stopping anytime soon, such immense talent this guy possesses. Certainly the next big thing in world cricket. He is a social media sensation at this young age, has brutal power, has raw talent.… pic.twitter.com/Ahs5uFpfjP
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🔥
Young bat. Calm head. Big moment.
Raising the bat, owning the stage — the future is already here. 🇮🇳👏 pic.twitter.com/gp2RcRs7od— CricBharat (@DilPrabhat88) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit JJ Basson for 2 sixes in second over.
Lofted drive towards Extra cover ✔️
Pulled away for six ✔️ pic.twitter.com/3uNxfNbYqj— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) January 7, 2026
At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored centuries in: 🌍
🇮🇳 India
🇦🇪 UAE
🇶🇦 Qatar
🏴 England
🇦🇺 Australia
🇿🇦 South AfricaIn simple words, he has scored centuries wherever he has gone — 6 nations, 6 different conditions, centuries in all. pic.twitter.com/1awJUrHoKq
— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav had earlier scored 11 and 68 in the first two matches on the tour. He has been in an incredible form and struck 190 for Bihar in Vijay Hazare Trophy. The youngster was rewarded for his performances.
🚨 HUNDRED FOR VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI 🚨
– Smashed 100* runs off 63balls vs SA U19.
– With 8 sixes and 6 fours. pic.twitter.com/al1eebWiVu— Sports Culture (@SportsCulture24) January 7, 2026
On December 26, he was awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, which is one of the highest civilian awards for youngsters in the country. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Purashkar is awarded to the children between the age of 5 to 18 for excellence and exceptional achievements in different facets of life such as Bravery, Art & Culture, Environment, Innovation, Science & Technology, Social Service, and Sports. The award is a recognition to the outstanding achievements of these young children in their respective fields.
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