Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old batter, lit up the M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai by smashing a fantastic century for India’s U19 side who took on Australia’s U19 team in a youth Test on Monday. Vaibhav, who plays for Bihar, achieved the milestone in just 58 balls in his maiden red-ball match for the Indian Under-19 team.
Record-Breaking Performance in Youth Tests By Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 58-ball century is only behind former England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who smashed a 56-ball hundred for England Under-19 in 2005. His glorious knock was laced with 14 boundaries and 4 sixes in a destructive knock. He was run out when batting on 104 runs in just 62 deliveries as India came up with a strong response to Australia’s first innings total of 293.
It has to be noted that Vaibhav’s aggressive batting style and his ability to play shots with both feet off the ground have drawn him comparisons to established players like Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan. Vaibhav displayed a variety of shots during his stellar knock of 104 runs.
Early Life and Cricketing Journey of Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vaibhav started playing cricket at nine, thanks to coaching from his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi. His dedication and his father’s support have made him a promising talent in Indian cricket.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi gained attention when he debuted for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy at just 12 years old, breaking records set by Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. In two matches in 2024, he scored 31 runs against Mumbai and Chhattisgarh.
Before that, he played for the India B U-19 team, scoring 177 runs in six innings, and performed well in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, with 393 runs in five matches at an average of 78.60.
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With this remarkable achievement, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to score a century in Youth Tests, achieving an impressive 104 runs against Australia at just 13 years and 187 days old. Nasir Jamshed holds the record for the highest score with 204 runs, accomplished at the age of 15 years and 102 days against Sri Lanka.
Youngest Players to Score a Century in Youth Tests
| Player Name | Team | Runs | Balls Faced | Age | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | IND – U19 | 104 | 62 | 13y 187d | AUS – U19 | Chennai | 2024 |
| Nasir Jamshed | PAK – U19 | 204 | 337 | 15y 102d | SL – U19 | Karachi | 2005 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | BAN – U19 | 105 | 171 | 15y 167d | SL – U19 | Mirpur | 2013 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | PAK – U19 | 167 | 260 | 15y 270d | ENG – U19 | Derby | 2007 |
| Hasan Raza | PAK – U19 | 103* | 97 | 15y 276d | AUS – U19 | Canberra | 1997 |
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