India’s young sensation and Bihar batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi will not be taking any further part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Suryavanshi who has been known for his aggressive batting and consistency is set to lead the India U19 team against South Africa away from home.
The three-match series is scheduled to start on January 3 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni. Suryavanshi was also named in the U19 World Cup squad that will be taking place from January 15 to February 6 in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The World Cup team will be led by Ayush Mhatre.
Bring it home, Vaibhav 💪🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sUGIjDmWT5
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 30, 2025
Suryavanshi played two matches in the on-going Vijay Hazare Trophy where he smashed a massive 190 against Arunachal Pradesh. The left-hander also struck a quick-fire 31 against Meghalaya. The Bihar batter had earlier missed the second game as he was in the capitals city. Vaibhav was honoured with the Prime Minister’s National Award for Children (Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar) – the highest civilian recognition for children in the country.
VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI – He is achieving Greatness at the age of 14 😍
– He has awarded Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar. 🏅 pic.twitter.com/1X2JZVDHs8
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 26, 2025
Addressing the awardees, President Droupadi Murmu underlined the wider significance of their achievements.
“Your achievements inspire the entire country. Every child honoured today is equally important and valued,” she said. “It is because of such gifted children that India continues to shine on the global stage.”
🚨 42 balls 144 for 14 years old Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🚨
– Vaibhav already have a 100 for Rajasthan Royals, for India A, for India U19 and now in Asia Cup 👏🏻
– A generational talent, destroying opponents with destructive skills 🔥
– What’s your take 🤔 pic.twitter.com/jqBQnJJlna
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) November 14, 2025
India’s squad for SA tour: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C), Aaron George (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul Kumar
India U19 squad for ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026: Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan.
