Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 175 in U19 World Cup Final

February 6, 2026
Sreekanth bathalapalli
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Historic 175 Off 80 Balls in U19 World Cup 2026 Final: 14-Year-Old Prodigy Leads India to Massive 411/9 vs England

Harare, February 6, 2026 – In one of the most explosive innings in junior cricket history, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted a breathtaking 175 runs off just 80 balls to power India U19 to a commanding 411/9 in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final against England U19 at Harare Sports Club.

The young sensation from Bihar, already a household name after his IPL debut feats, unleashed pure carnage with 15 fours and 15 sixes in a knock that redefined dominance on the biggest stage of youth cricket.

Key Highlights from Suryavanshi’s Masterclass

*Record-Breaking Knock: Highest individual score ever in a U19 World Cup final (surpassing Unmukt Chand’s 111 in 2012).
Fastest century in a U19 World Cup final (off just 55 balls).
First batter to score 150+ in a U19 World Cup final (reached 150 off 71 balls).
Highest score by an Indian in U19 World Cup history.
Among the top 10 all-time highest individual scores in Youth ODIs.
Most sixes in a single Youth ODI innings (15, bettering his own prior record of 14).
Highest individual score in any ICC tournament final (senior or junior), topping Alyssa Healy’s 170 in the 2022 Women’s ODI World Cup final.
Tournament stats: Highest run-scorer (439 runs in 7 matches) and most sixes (30 overall – more than double the next best).

Suryavanshi anchored India’s innings after early wickets, forging a massive stand with captain Ayush Mhatre before accelerating brutally. His departure in the 26th over (c Rew b Lumsden) left India at 251/3, but late cameos – including Kanishk Chouhan’s quickfire contribution – pushed the total to a record-high for the tournament.

India’s bowlers then turned the screw as England chased 412, crumbling to 265/7 by the 34th over with Caleb Falconer’s fighting 73 off 42 providing brief resistance. India closed in on a record-extending sixth U19 World Cup title.